Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The colonel himself had mentioned the fact that he had been wrong and Merriwell right in affairs connected with Ellis Darrel.

later than; following

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

Having no one else present.

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The colonel himself had mentioned the fact that he had been wrong and Merriwell right in affairs connected with Ellis Darrel.

a small nail

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

being joined in close association

From this reading The colonel himself had mentioned the fact that he had been wrong and Merriwell right in affairs connected with Ellis Darrel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The colonel himself had mentioned the fact that he had been wrong and Merriwell right in affairs connected with Ellis Darrel.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

in a questionable and dubious manner

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match

From this reading The colonel himself had mentioned the fact that he had been wrong and Merriwell right in affairs connected with Ellis Darrel.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The colonel himself had mentioned the fact that he had been wrong and Merriwell right in affairs connected with Ellis Darrel.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The colonel himself had mentioned the fact that he had been wrong and Merriwell right in affairs connected with Ellis Darrel.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

incapable of failure or error

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The colonel himself had mentioned the fact that he had been wrong and Merriwell right in affairs connected with Ellis Darrel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

precisely, exactly

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

an unbroken series of events

From this reading THE YELLOW STREAK.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In matters of sentiment, and quite apart from ordinary business, Merriwell knew that Colonel Hawtrey was far from infallible.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE YELLOW STREAK.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading An hour after Merry and Brad had left the office of the general manager of the Ophir Mining Company, Merry was sitting alone on the veranda of the Ophir House, waiting for his chums to arrive from the camp in the gulch.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The colonel himself had mentioned the fact that he had been wrong and Merriwell right in affairs connected with Ellis Darrel.

showing curiosity

From this reading He was wondering, a little dubiously, whether he had done right by setting his judgment against the colonel’s in the matter of Jode Lenning.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading The colonel himself had mentioned the fact that he had been wrong and Merriwell right in affairs connected with Ellis Darrel.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading THE YELLOW STREAK.