used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
(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 ALL ARRANGED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading ALL ARRANGED.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It fortunately chanced that Loring was there, and soon Dick was explaining his business.
Buzzsaw
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From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading It fortunately chanced that Loring was there, and soon Dick was explaining his business.
Charlie
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From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
having made preparations
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It fortunately chanced that Loring was there, and soon Dick was explaining his business.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Surprised, the manager of the Springs nine looked Merriwell over with a queer smile on his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading It fortunately chanced that Loring was there, and soon Dick was explaining his business.
set up or found
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
the act of giving
From this reading “What’s this you’re giving me?” he said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What’s this you’re giving me?” he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It fortunately chanced that Loring was there, and soon Dick was explaining his business.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Surprised, the manager of the Springs nine looked Merriwell over with a queer smile on his face.
Loring
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From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Surprised, the manager of the Springs nine looked Merriwell over with a queer smile on his face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What’s this you’re giving me?” he said.
Merriwell
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From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Surprised, the manager of the Springs nine looked Merriwell over with a queer smile on his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Surprised, the manager of the Springs nine looked Merriwell over with a queer smile on his face.
OutlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Surprised, the manager of the Springs nine looked Merriwell over with a queer smile on his face.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Surprised, the manager of the Springs nine looked Merriwell over with a queer smile on his face.
with low volume
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “What’s this you’re giving me?” he said.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Surprised, the manager of the Springs nine looked Merriwell over with a queer smile on his face.
in the near future
From this reading It fortunately chanced that Loring was there, and soon Dick was explaining his business.
that is looked for
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Surprised, the manager of the Springs nine looked Merriwell over with a queer smile on his face.
StovernounUS /ˈstoʊvər/
the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Surprised, the manager of the Springs nine looked Merriwell over with a queer smile on his face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It fortunately chanced that Loring was there, and soon Dick was explaining his business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It fortunately chanced that Loring was there, and soon Dick was explaining his business.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What’s this you’re giving me?” he said.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It fortunately chanced that Loring was there, and soon Dick was explaining his business.
What's
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From this reading “What’s this you’re giving me?” he said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having disposed of Buzzsaw Stover and seen him cared for by his two friends, Dick Merriwell quietly walked away and sought Charlie Loring at the Sunset House, a small hotel at which most of the Outlaws had found accommodations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Surprised, the manager of the Springs nine looked Merriwell over with a queer smile on his face.
you're
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From this reading “What’s this you’re giving me?” he said.
