used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
for the reason that
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
Darrell
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From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
someone who is a detective
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
a boy or man
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
a young female
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
Hal
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From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
How
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From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
be the source of pain
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
Merriwell
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From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
piquedverbUS /piːkt/
past form of “pique” — cause to feel resentment or indignation
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As they walked away, he said:
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they walked away, he said:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
unfairadjectiveUS /ənˈfer/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He felt that he had shown Dick Merriwell up in style and convinced the girl that the fellow was unfair and selfish.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading How could he know that Doris had welcomed the opportunity to hurt Dick because she had been piqued by his cold greeting?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The satisfaction of Hal Darrell was great as he walked away with Doris.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading Little did he understand the workings of her mind, but he was to learn that the ways of a girl are strange.
