used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few moments matters took on a serious aspect for the two boys.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
anew
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Heppner, fairly boiling, was rushing at Merry like an unleashed tornado.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading For a few moments matters took on a serious aspect for the two boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Heppner, fairly boiling, was rushing at Merry like an unleashed tornado.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Heppner, fairly boiling, was rushing at Merry like an unleashed tornado.
Borrodaile
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From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For a few moments matters took on a serious aspect for the two boys.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
COWBOYSnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading THE COWBOYS SAVE THE DAY.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE COWBOYS SAVE THE DAY.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
divisible by two
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Heppner, fairly boiling, was rushing at Merry like an unleashed tornado.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few moments matters took on a serious aspect for the two boys.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few moments matters took on a serious aspect for the two boys.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
Heppner
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From this reading Heppner, fairly boiling, was rushing at Merry like an unleashed tornado.
Heppner's
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From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
knocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Heppner, fairly boiling, was rushing at Merry like an unleashed tornado.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading For a few moments matters took on a serious aspect for the two boys.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Heppner, fairly boiling, was rushing at Merry like an unleashed tornado.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments matters took on a serious aspect for the two boys.
not any; not one
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a few moments matters took on a serious aspect for the two boys.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
quitclaimnoun
document transferring title or right or claim to another
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Heppner, fairly boiling, was rushing at Merry like an unleashed tornado.
except for; apart from
From this reading THE COWBOYS SAVE THE DAY.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading For a few moments matters took on a serious aspect for the two boys.
carry out
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COWBOYS SAVE THE DAY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading For a few moments matters took on a serious aspect for the two boys.
tornadonounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading Heppner, fairly boiling, was rushing at Merry like an unleashed tornado.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a few moments matters took on a serious aspect for the two boys.
unleashedverbUS /ənˈliːʃt/
past form of “unleash” — release or vent
From this reading Heppner, fairly boiling, was rushing at Merry like an unleashed tornado.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Frank had counted upon this, and had even figured that he would have to take a few hard knocks in bringing it about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The quitclaim deed, however, had been destroyed, and there was no fear that Professor Borrodaile would again fall into Heppner's trap.
