Chapter XXII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading OUT OF A CLEAR SKY.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading He was amused, and, for an instant, surprised, at being mistaken for Demarest, but he did not disabuse the men of their error.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was amused, and, for an instant, surprised, at being mistaken for Demarest, but he did not disabuse the men of their error.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was amused, and, for an instant, surprised, at being mistaken for Demarest, but he did not disabuse the men of their error.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

rid of obstructions

From this reading OUT OF A CLEAR SKY.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading This Merriwell was, of course, very ready to do.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

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From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was amused, and, for an instant, surprised, at being mistaken for Demarest, but he did not disabuse the men of their error.

free somebody (from an erroneous belief)

From this reading He was amused, and, for an instant, surprised, at being mistaken for Demarest, but he did not disabuse the men of their error.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This Merriwell was, of course, very ready to do.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He was amused, and, for an instant, surprised, at being mistaken for Demarest, but he did not disabuse the men of their error.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

the organ of sight

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

set up or found

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

the act of departing

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading He was amused, and, for an instant, surprised, at being mistaken for Demarest, but he did not disabuse the men of their error.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

the force of workers available

From this reading He was amused, and, for an instant, surprised, at being mistaken for Demarest, but he did not disabuse the men of their error.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading He was amused, and, for an instant, surprised, at being mistaken for Demarest, but he did not disabuse the men of their error.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

a brief written record

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUT OF A CLEAR SKY.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT OF A CLEAR SKY.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

on the contrary

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading This Merriwell was, of course, very ready to do.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading OUT OF A CLEAR SKY.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He was amused, and, for an instant, surprised, at being mistaken for Demarest, but he did not disabuse the men of their error.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This Merriwell was, of course, very ready to do.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

precisely as stated

From this reading This Merriwell was, of course, very ready to do.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He made three trips down there before going to the field, and found matters progressing as well as could be expected.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Dick Merriwell was rather surprised to get a note from Demarest—the latter had not been able to reach him on the telephone—saying that he had been unexpectedly called to New York for the day, and asking Dick if he would not keep an eye on the workmen at the theatre that afternoon, if possible.