used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A wave of indignation and anger rushed over Merriwell.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The hot-headed recklessness of the act made Merriwell gasp.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading A wave of indignation and anger rushed over Merriwell.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
Bleeker
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From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOY WHO DIDN’T CARE.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading THE BOY WHO DIDN’T CARE.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
DIDN'T
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From this reading THE BOY WHO DIDN’T CARE.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
fuseverbUS /fjuːz/
mix together different elements
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading The hot-headed recklessness of the act made Merriwell gasp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
hot-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The hot-headed recklessness of the act made Merriwell gasp.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading A wave of indignation and anger rushed over Merriwell.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
Lenning
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From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
set afire or burning
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The hot-headed recklessness of the act made Merriwell gasp.
Merriwell
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From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A wave of indignation and anger rushed over Merriwell.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading The hot-headed recklessness of the act made Merriwell gasp.
done under pressure
From this reading A wave of indignation and anger rushed over Merriwell.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOY WHO DIDN’T CARE.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading A wave of indignation and anger rushed over Merriwell.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
which person or people
From this reading THE BOY WHO DIDN’T CARE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Lenning, of course, who had lighted the fuse and hurled that infernal machine in the direction of Merriwell and those he had been talking with.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Bleeker not seen the hissing bomb in the air, and shouted his warning, what would have happened?
