used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
anew
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, Zeb was on hand, and both Uric Scudder and Jim Watson were present.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
blandishmentsnounUS /ˈblændɪʃmənts/
plural of “blandishment” — flattery intended to persuade
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of course, Zeb was on hand, and both Uric Scudder and Jim Watson were present.
the lower side of anything
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Zeb was on hand, and both Uric Scudder and Jim Watson were present.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
made afraid
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
brought together in one place
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
Gunn
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From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
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 The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Of course, Zeb was on hand, and both Uric Scudder and Jim Watson were present.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
Jim
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From this reading Of course, Zeb was on hand, and both Uric Scudder and Jim Watson were present.
MartnounUS /mɑːrt/
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
Merriwell
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From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
easily agitated
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fletcher was trying to reassure Reid and Wade, but was not succeeding very well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, Zeb was on hand, and both Uric Scudder and Jim Watson were present.
others
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From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course, Zeb was on hand, and both Uric Scudder and Jim Watson were present.
probingadjectiveUS /ˈproʊbɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
reassureverbUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/
cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
From this reading Fletcher was trying to reassure Reid and Wade, but was not succeeding very well.
ReidnounUS /riːd/
Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
Scudder
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From this reading Of course, Zeb was on hand, and both Uric Scudder and Jim Watson were present.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading Fletcher was trying to reassure Reid and Wade, but was not succeeding very well.
express in words
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
hard to endure
From this reading Fletcher was trying to reassure Reid and Wade, but was not succeeding very well.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
UricadjectiveUS /ˈjɜːrɪk/
in or relating to or obtained from urine
From this reading Of course, Zeb was on hand, and both Uric Scudder and Jim Watson were present.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fletcher was trying to reassure Reid and Wade, but was not succeeding very well.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading Of course, Zeb was on hand, and both Uric Scudder and Jim Watson were present.
(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 Fletcher was trying to reassure Reid and Wade, but was not succeeding very well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course, Zeb was on hand, and both Uric Scudder and Jim Watson were present.
which person or people
From this reading The others were Mart Reid and Gus Wade, two fellows who, through the blandishments of Zeb, had been induced to sign the protest against permitting Dick Merriwell to be excused from daily drill.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I tell you," said Reid, "old Gunn has announced his intention of probing the matter to the bottom."
Zeb
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Again there was a meeting in the room of Zeb Fletcher, but this time five nervous, frightened boys had gathered there.
