used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was also tired of being regarded as a hero, and hearing compliments from all sides.
in addition
From this reading He was also tired of being regarded as a hero, and hearing compliments from all sides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was also tired of being regarded as a hero, and hearing compliments from all sides.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was also tired of being regarded as a hero, and hearing compliments from all sides.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
rid of obstructions
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading He was also tired of being regarded as a hero, and hearing compliments from all sides.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
Fenton
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From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
HardenverbUS /ˈhɑːrdən/
become hard or harder
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He was also tired of being regarded as a hero, and hearing compliments from all sides.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading He was also tired of being regarded as a hero, and hearing compliments from all sides.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
hugelyadverbUS /ˈhjuːdʒli/
extremely
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
inflatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleɪtɪd/
enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
a boy or man
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
immediately past
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
the act of departing
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
level-headedadjective
exercising or showing good judgment
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
Merriwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He was also tired of being regarded as a hero, and hearing compliments from all sides.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was also tired of being regarded as a hero, and hearing compliments from all sides.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
Springbrook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading A less level-headed lad might have become inflated with his own importance, but “swelled head” was a disease that never secured a hold on Frank Merriwell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before leaving Springbrook, Frank was forced to repeat the story of the hunt so many times that he became heartily tired of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the death of Wade, the paid tool of Stephen Fenton, the latter took alarm and disappeared from Springbrook Farm, leaving a clear field to Harry Harden.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the boys all voted that they had enjoyed themselves hugely at Springbrook, and each and every one of them was forced to promise that it would not be the last visit to the place.
