used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
agin
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From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He's pop-ler, is Wade Miller, an' he'll have ther hull maountings ter back him."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
any thing at all
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He's pop-ler, is Wade Miller, an' he'll have ther hull maountings ter back him."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading FACING DEATH.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
at any time
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading FACING DEATH.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
he'll
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From this reading He's pop-ler, is Wade Miller, an' he'll have ther hull maountings ter back him."
He's
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From this reading He's pop-ler, is Wade Miller, an' he'll have ther hull maountings ter back him."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading He's pop-ler, is Wade Miller, an' he'll have ther hull maountings ter back him."
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He's pop-ler, is Wade Miller, an' he'll have ther hull maountings ter back him."
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
maountings
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From this reading He's pop-ler, is Wade Miller, an' he'll have ther hull maountings ter back him."
Merriwell's
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From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
attach to a support
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
pop-ler
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From this reading He's pop-ler, is Wade Miller, an' he'll have ther hull maountings ter back him."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
carry out
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
ter
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From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
testilyadverbUS /ˈtestəli/
in a petulant manner
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
ther
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From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank Merriwell's blood was aroused, and he did not feel like letting Wade Miller drive him like a hunted dog from the mountains.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
won't
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From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
yer
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From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
Yo're
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From this reading "Yo're ther best fighter I ever saw, but that won't 'mount ter anything agin' ther power Miller will set on yer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "By this time I should think you would have confidence in my ability to take care of myself against this man Miller," he said, somewhat testily.
