used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ditson declared it would break his mother's heart if he failed to complete his course at Yale.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "PLAY BALL!'"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
terminate
From this reading Ditson declared it would break his mother's heart if he failed to complete his course at Yale.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Ditson declared it would break his mother's heart if he failed to complete his course at Yale.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Ditson declared it would break his mother's heart if he failed to complete his course at Yale.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Ditson declared it would break his mother's heart if he failed to complete his course at Yale.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
Ditson
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From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
entreated
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From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
at any time
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Ditson declared it would break his mother's heart if he failed to complete his course at Yale.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Ditson declared it would break his mother's heart if he failed to complete his course at Yale.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
how
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From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ditson declared it would break his mother's heart if he failed to complete his course at Yale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ditson declared it would break his mother's heart if he failed to complete his course at Yale.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
go away from a place
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
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 Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
Merriwell
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From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Ditson declared it would break his mother's heart if he failed to complete his course at Yale.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "PLAY BALL!'"
ponderedverbUS /ˈpɑːndərd/
past form of “ponder” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
sach
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From this reading Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
scapegracenoun
a reckless and unprincipled reprobate
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Over and over he entreated forgiveness, telling how sorry he was that he had ever tried to injure Merriwell in any way, and declaring that, if Frank would forgive and forget, he would never cause him any further trouble.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank pondered over the letter so long, and with sach a serious look on his face, that Harry asked him what he had struck.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Before night Merriwell received an appealing letter from Ditson, in which the young scapegrace protested his sorrow and entreated Frank to do what he could to keep the matter quiet, so he would not be forced to leave Yale.
