used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
championsnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
plural of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
CornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
DARBY
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From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
else
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From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
at any time
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
an act that fails
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
HANKnounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
come to pass
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading For Mr. Hamilton had warned his son not to get too intimate with Simon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For Mr. Hamilton had warned his son not to get too intimate with Simon.
not any; not one
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
and nothing more
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
a male human offspring
From this reading For Mr. Hamilton had warned his son not to get too intimate with Simon.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For Mr. Hamilton had warned his son not to get too intimate with Simon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
except if; if not
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
precisely as stated
From this reading The truth was, Simon hated to see Dick spend money unless he had a chance to get some of it, and, since the failure of the bond scheme, this did not seem very likely to happen.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading For Mr. Hamilton had warned his son not to get too intimate with Simon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "HANK" DARBY IN BUSINESS Hamilton Corners did not cease talking of the circus, and Dick's part in it, for several weeks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the boys, Dick was more of a hero than ever and many were his champions.
at the time that
From this reading Only Simon and Guy sneered, but they took care to do it when no one else was present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For Mr. Hamilton had warned his son not to get too intimate with Simon.
