Chapter XXII

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

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As Lenning rushed toward Merriwell and Clancy, Hummer raced along at his heels.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There was a community of interest among the four lads, but no real friendship.

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

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As Lenning rushed toward Merriwell and Clancy, Hummer raced along at his heels.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading BAD BLOOD.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading BAD BLOOD.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was a community of interest among the four lads, but no real friendship.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

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From this reading As Lenning rushed toward Merriwell and Clancy, Hummer raced along at his heels.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading There was a community of interest among the four lads, but no real friendship.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

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 Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There was a community of interest among the four lads, but no real friendship.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading There was a community of interest among the four lads, but no real friendship.

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

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

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

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading As Lenning rushed toward Merriwell and Clancy, Hummer raced along at his heels.

A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

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

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

a singer who produces a tune without opening the lips or forming words

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

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

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading There was a community of interest among the four lads, but no real friendship.

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From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

and nothing more

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

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

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading There was a community of interest among the four lads, but no real friendship.

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

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

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

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

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From this reading As Lenning rushed toward Merriwell and Clancy, Hummer raced along at his heels.

not any; not one

From this reading There was a community of interest among the four lads, but no real friendship.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

and nothing more

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

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

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading As Lenning rushed toward Merriwell and Clancy, Hummer raced along at his heels.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading There was a community of interest among the four lads, but no real friendship.

turned in a circle around an axis

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

possessing material wealth

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

done under pressure

From this reading As Lenning rushed toward Merriwell and Clancy, Hummer raced along at his heels.

plural of “satellite” — man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

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

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a community of interest among the four lads, but no real friendship.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

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

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

in the direction of

From this reading As Lenning rushed toward Merriwell and Clancy, Hummer raced along at his heels.

a vagrant

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

precisely as stated

From this reading As the only heir of a very rich and influential man, Jode Lenning had a number of followers of a certain sort.

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

From this reading There was a community of interest among the four lads, but no real friendship.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

which person or people

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Parkham, Lamson, and “Klink” Hummer, who were bearing a part with Jode in his doubtful “sport” with the tramp dog, were three of these satellites; and they revolved around Jode and made his will their law, just for the favors which he could dole out to them.