After Twenty Years Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and idiomatic expressions from the story notes.

the beat

An assigned route of a policeman.

well nigh depeopled

Nearly emptied.

kept early hours

A vicinity where people went to bed early.

chum

A friend.

kept hustling around over it pretty lively

Travelled around a lot and led a hectic life.

staunchest old chap

Most faithful person.

plodder

A slow and steady worker.

my pile

A fortune, referring to the money he had made.

gets in a groove

Gets in a routine.

call time on him sharp

To leave if a person does not appear on time.