used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a land in which summer sports were to be enjoyed the whole year round.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was a land in which summer sports were to be enjoyed the whole year round.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DAY OF THE GAME.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading This was a land in which summer sports were to be enjoyed the whole year round.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE DAY OF THE GAME.
coins made of gold
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
ten 10s
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading This was a land in which summer sports were to be enjoyed the whole year round.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
Merriwell
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From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAY OF THE GAME.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
rigornounUS /ˈrɪɡər/
something hard to endure
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading This was a land in which summer sports were to be enjoyed the whole year round.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading This was a land in which summer sports were to be enjoyed the whole year round.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading This was a land in which summer sports were to be enjoyed the whole year round.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAY OF THE GAME.
a special situation
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a land in which summer sports were to be enjoyed the whole year round.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a land in which summer sports were to be enjoyed the whole year round.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was a land in which summer sports were to be enjoyed the whole year round.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was a land in which summer sports were to be enjoyed the whole year round.
which person or people
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The whole of Saturday, Frank and his chums had planned to devote to that contest with Gold Hill.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For those who liked that sort of thing the climate had its appeal, but Merriwell and his friends were beginning to think that the rigor of frost and snow, at the usual time, would form a pleasant change in that monotonous round of balmy weather.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Morning dawned bright and cloudless; but that is not saying much, for bright and cloudless mornings prevail in southern Arizona for three hundred and sixty days out of every year.
