Chapter I

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

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

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

(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 These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics.

a cherished desire

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

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

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics.

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

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

a person trained to compete in sports

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

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

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

a youthful male person

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

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From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

a hard coarse-grained siliceous sandstone

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

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

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

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From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

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From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

plural of “nomad” — a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

plural of “read” — something that is read

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

possessing material wealth

From this reading These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics.

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From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

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

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics.

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

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading They are extremely high in moral tone, and cannot fail to be of immense benefit to every boy who reads them.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

produce a sound as if from a trumpet

From this reading 101—Frank Merriwell’s Nomads 102—Dick Merriwell on the Gridiron 103—Dick Merriwell’s Disguise 104—Dick Merriwell’s Test 105—Frank Merriwell’s Trump Card 106—Frank Merriwell’s Strategy 107—Frank Merriwell’s Triumph 108—Dick Merriwell’s Grit 109—Dick Merriwell’s Assurance 110—Dick Merriwell’s Long Slide 111—Frank Merriwell’s Rough Deal

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

not liable to failure

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading They have the splendid quality of firing a boy’s ambition to become a good athlete, in order that he may develop into a strong, vigorous right-thinking man.

(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 Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

which person or people

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

the quality of being beneficial and generally good for you

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Stories of Frank and Dick Merriwell A half million enthusiastic followers of the Merriwell brothers will attest the unfailing interest and wholesomeness of these adventures of two lads of high ideals, who play fair with themselves, as well as with the rest of the world.