used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
BREACHverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading THE BREACH WIDENS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
at any time
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
a boy or man
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
how
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From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
Kenny
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From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
Merriwell
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From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
not any; not one
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
one of four equal parts
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Dick Merriwell appeared on the athletic field the next afternoon in a somewhat anxious state of mind.
successive (without a break)
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BREACH WIDENS.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
varsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He was too good a judge of character to imagine that a mere quarter of an hour’s talk, no matter how emphatic it was, could be the means of changing utterly the methods and point of view of a fellow like Tempest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He felt sure that the captain of the varsity would do his best to follow the advice which had been given him, but whether he would succeed was quite another matter.
WIDENSverbUS /ˈwaɪdənz/
third-person singular of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading THE BREACH WIDENS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After the straight talk he had given Tempest the day before, and his subsequent interview with Kenny, he hoped that things would go smoothly, but he knew that nothing was ever certain.
