used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But one of the few persons who heard about the arrest was Barrows, who chuckled grimly.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
in addition
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
BarrowsnounUS /ˈbæroʊz/
plural of “barrow” — the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading But one of the few persons who heard about the arrest was Barrows, who chuckled grimly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
Bromlow
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From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one of the few persons who heard about the arrest was Barrows, who chuckled grimly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading But one of the few persons who heard about the arrest was Barrows, who chuckled grimly.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE TRUTH COMES OUT.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
someone who is a detective
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But one of the few persons who heard about the arrest was Barrows, who chuckled grimly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading But one of the few persons who heard about the arrest was Barrows, who chuckled grimly.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But one of the few persons who heard about the arrest was Barrows, who chuckled grimly.
herculeanadjectiveUS /hərˈkjuːliən/
displaying superhuman strength or power
From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
Jim
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From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
Merriwell
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From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one of the few persons who heard about the arrest was Barrows, who chuckled grimly.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TRUTH COMES OUT.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading But one of the few persons who heard about the arrest was Barrows, who chuckled grimly.
Phelps
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From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
Phillips
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From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUTH COMES OUT.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE TRUTH COMES OUT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By herculean efforts, the arrest of Jim Phillips was kept as a close secret.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
which person or people
From this reading But one of the few persons who heard about the arrest was Barrows, who chuckled grimly.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Bromlow, despite his conviction, which was honest enough, that Jim was guilty, dared not oppose Brady too far, and was willing enough that the matter should be kept quiet, moreover, for the sake of the bank itself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He expected that Dick Merriwell would also be involved, and he felt that he could already spend the extra five thousand dollars that Phelps had promised him.
