used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
(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 The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
can't
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From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
Dave
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From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
DillnounUS /dɪl/
aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
at any time
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
made afraid
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
HAMILTON'SnounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
ten 10s
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
immediately past
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
of an obscure nature
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
Phil
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From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
PlumadverbUS /plʌm/
exactly
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
poorhousenounUS /ˈpuːrhaʊs/
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
and nothing more
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
a special situation
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is certainly the most mysterious thing I ever heard of, outside of this mystery about Billy Dill," answered Phil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The boy from the poorhouse had told Phil all that had occurred.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading SHADOW HAMILTON'S CONFESSION "I simply can't understand it, Phil.
precisely as stated
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dave and his chum were strolling along the edge of the campus, an hour after the conversation recorded in the last chapter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gus Plum was frightened very much, or he would never have offered me a hundred dollars to keep quiet."
