used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What in the world does this mean, Sullivan?” demanded Forest, sharply.
dodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
dodgedverbUS /dɑːdʒd/
past form of “dodge” — make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What in the world does this mean, Sullivan?” demanded Forest, sharply.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading FOREST LEARNS THE FACTS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading FOREST LEARNS THE FACTS.
Fred
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From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading FOREST LEARNS THE FACTS.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
Matawamkeag
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What in the world does this mean, Sullivan?” demanded Forest, sharply.
Merriwell
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From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
not any; not one
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “What in the world does this mean, Sullivan?” demanded Forest, sharply.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
in the near future
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
having a supporting base
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
SullivannounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOREST LEARNS THE FACTS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What in the world does this mean, Sullivan?” demanded Forest, sharply.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Sullivan was no less astonished to see Forest, and he would have dodged back into the hotel, but he realized that he had been seen and it was useless to dodge.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a good night’s sleep, Fred Forest rose at sunrise, having ordered an early breakfast, as he was to start up the river as soon as possible.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What in the world does this mean, Sullivan?” demanded Forest, sharply.
at the time that
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
showing curiosity
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “What in the world does this mean, Sullivan?” demanded Forest, sharply.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was standing in front of the hotel, breathing in the pure morning air, and wondering if Merriwell and his friends would turn out in time to go with him or would wait for the drive to reach Matawamkeag, when he was astonished to see Mike Sullivan, his foreman, come out of the door.
