used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
(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 Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
Bessie
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From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While they were talking Hegner drifted past, but seeing Merriwell in the group did not pause.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A little later, however, Frank and his foe came face to face.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading While they were talking Hegner drifted past, but seeing Merriwell in the group did not pause.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading While they were talking Hegner drifted past, but seeing Merriwell in the group did not pause.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A little later, however, Frank and his foe came face to face.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading A little later, however, Frank and his foe came face to face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading While they were talking Hegner drifted past, but seeing Merriwell in the group did not pause.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
Hegner
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From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A little later, however, Frank and his foe came face to face.
Hodge
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From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A little later, however, Frank and his foe came face to face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later, however, Frank and his foe came face to face.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later, however, Frank and his foe came face to face.
Mabel
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From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
Merriwell
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From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading While they were talking Hegner drifted past, but seeing Merriwell in the group did not pause.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading While they were talking Hegner drifted past, but seeing Merriwell in the group did not pause.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading While they were talking Hegner drifted past, but seeing Merriwell in the group did not pause.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading While they were talking Hegner drifted past, but seeing Merriwell in the group did not pause.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they were talking Hegner drifted past, but seeing Merriwell in the group did not pause.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
precisely as stated
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several of the fellows Frank and Bart had met at the club were present, and it was natural that all should drift together after a time, and fall to discussing the affair between Merriwell and Hegner.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
which person or people
From this reading During the greater part of the evening Frank and Mabel were together, while Bessie seemed to cling to Hodge, who appeared very well satisfied.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The boys were almost universal in positively declaring that Hegner was entirely in the wrong, and Frank was glad to know he was not blamed for what he had done.
