used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRANK IN A QUANDARY.
in actual fact
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
any thing at all
From this reading It is a credit to Frank that the behavior of Browning troubled him more than anything else.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
BrattleverbUS /ˈbrætəl/
make a rattling sound
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
Browning'snounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋz/
possessive form of “browning” — United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
café
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From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
Concorde
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From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
approval
From this reading It is a credit to Frank that the behavior of Browning troubled him more than anything else.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
else
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From this reading It is a credit to Frank that the behavior of Browning troubled him more than anything else.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK IN A QUANDARY.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANK IN A QUANDARY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a credit to Frank that the behavior of Browning troubled him more than anything else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a credit to Frank that the behavior of Browning troubled him more than anything else.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
Merriwell
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From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is a credit to Frank that the behavior of Browning troubled him more than anything else.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
Noname
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From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
QUANDARYnounUS /ˈkwɑːndəri/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading FRANK IN A QUANDARY.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
unusual or striking
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
free from harm or evil
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
unusual or striking
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is a credit to Frank that the behavior of Browning troubled him more than anything else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a credit to Frank that the behavior of Browning troubled him more than anything else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
thereat
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From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
a special situation
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
at the time that
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The singular appearance of the Mystery in Paris, the remarkable behavior of Browning, the turning up of Brattle, the encounter in the café, and the rescue by Mr. Noname were events of an order to fill him with astonishment.
showing curiosity
From this reading Wondering greatly over what had happened, and not a little troubled thereat, Frank Merriwell returned to the hotel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had not seemed possible that big, good-natured Bruce would turn against Frank for a little thing like a harmless practical joke; but, when Merry thought over the talk in the Place de la Concorde, and Browning’s manner, he was led to confess to himself that it might be that Bruce was actually too angry for reason.
