used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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BARTnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
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Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "What's the matter with you?" demanded Bart, throwing a strap full of books into a corner of the hall, as if he cared very little for the volumes.
BORDEN'S
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confined by bonds
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past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading "What's the matter with you?" demanded Bart, throwing a strap full of books into a corner of the hall, as if he cared very little for the volumes.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
ChumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Come on in."
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "What's the matter with you?" demanded Bart, throwing a strap full of books into a corner of the hall, as if he cared very little for the volumes.
CruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
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Darewell
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past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What's the matter with you?" demanded Bart, throwing a strap full of books into a corner of the hall, as if he cared very little for the volumes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
ETC
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past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
Fenn
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From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What's the matter with you?" demanded Bart, throwing a strap full of books into a corner of the hall, as if he cared very little for the volumes.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
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showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad to see you, Bart.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "What's the matter with you?" demanded Bart, throwing a strap full of books into a corner of the hall, as if he cared very little for the volumes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "What's the matter with you?" demanded Bart, throwing a strap full of books into a corner of the hall, as if he cared very little for the volumes.
Keene
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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Masterson
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a vaguely specified concern
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NAT
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "Hello!" exclaimed Fenn Masterson, as he opened the front door of his home, in response to a ring, and admitted his chum, Bart Keene.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Glad to see you, Bart.
STIRLING'S
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STOREKEEPERnounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
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strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
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attain success or reach a desired goal
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an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "What's the matter with you?" demanded Bart, throwing a strap full of books into a corner of the hall, as if he cared very little for the volumes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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precisely as stated
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volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
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What's
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be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
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in the company of; together with
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actively engaged in paid work
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad to see you, Bart.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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