used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
blowedverbUS /bloʊd/
past form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
Ditson
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From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Who had done so was a question.
a boy or man
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
how
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From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
Merriwell
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From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
Merriwell's
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From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
used to form the superlative
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Who had done so was a question.
with speed
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
unusual or striking
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Who had done so was a question.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE.
telltaleadjectiveUS /ˈtelteɪl/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It seemed an absolute certainty that some one of the party in Merriwell's room had gone forth and "blowed."
a special situation
From this reading As was the most natural thing, considering his dislike for the fellow, Frank felt that Roll Ditson was the telltale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
which person or people
From this reading Who had done so was a question.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading It was singular how quickly Browning learned that Merriwell had contemplated working a job on him.
