used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Miss Creighton is a wonder at tennis.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Miss Creighton is a wonder at tennis.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
Creighton
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From this reading “Miss Creighton is a wonder at tennis.”
decidesverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading “This game decides the set.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “This game decides the set.”
a young female
From this reading The pretty girl on the opposite side of the net laughed merrily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
Hodge
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From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Miss Creighton is a wonder at tennis.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading The pretty girl on the opposite side of the net laughed merrily.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The pretty girl on the opposite side of the net laughed merrily.
Merriwell
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From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Miss Creighton is a wonder at tennis.”
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading The pretty girl on the opposite side of the net laughed merrily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The pretty girl on the opposite side of the net laughed merrily.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The pretty girl on the opposite side of the net laughed merrily.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The pretty girl on the opposite side of the net laughed merrily.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “This game decides the set.”
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The pretty girl on the opposite side of the net laughed merrily.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading “Miss Creighton is a wonder at tennis.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This game decides the set.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “I know that,” smiled Frank, as he took his position back of the base line of the right court, poised his racket, and prepared to serve.
vine-covered
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From this reading “Look out, Merriwell!” called Bart Hodge, from his comfortable seat in the shade of the vine-covered arbor.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “Miss Creighton is a wonder at tennis.”
