used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
authenticitynounUS /ˌɔːθənˈtɪsɪti/
undisputed credibility
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
a youthful male person
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was a chance, however, that either Jimmie or Frank had written the message at a moment of peril or during great excitement.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was a chance, however, that either Jimmie or Frank had written the message at a moment of peril or during great excitement.
one or the other of two
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There was a chance, however, that either Jimmie or Frank had written the message at a moment of peril or during great excitement.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading There was a chance, however, that either Jimmie or Frank had written the message at a moment of peril or during great excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a chance, however, that either Jimmie or Frank had written the message at a moment of peril or during great excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There was a chance, however, that either Jimmie or Frank had written the message at a moment of peril or during great excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
Jimmie
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From this reading There was a chance, however, that either Jimmie or Frank had written the message at a moment of peril or during great excitement.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was a chance, however, that either Jimmie or Frank had written the message at a moment of peril or during great excitement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
Ned
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From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
a brief written record
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading There was a chance, however, that either Jimmie or Frank had written the message at a moment of peril or during great excitement.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
PrecededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
in a swift manner
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a chance, however, that either Jimmie or Frank had written the message at a moment of peril or during great excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that the boy was more than suspicious regarding the authenticity of the message he had received.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the first place, the handwriting on the piece of paper was not at all like that of either of the boys who were alleged to have sent it.
which person or people
From this reading Preceded by the boy who had brought the note, Ned walked swiftly along the side of the mountain for a mile or more, taking a northerly course.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
the act of creating written works
From this reading In the second place, the boys were never known to carry writing paper with them on their trips out from the camp.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading There was a chance, however, that either Jimmie or Frank had written the message at a moment of peril or during great excitement.
