used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
BelfastnounUS /ˈbelfæst/
capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
the lower side of anything
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
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 Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
Dunnerwust
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From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
the act of giving
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
HANSnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading HANS SINGS.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
Hodge
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From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
the sound of laughing
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
the act of departing
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
Mabel
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From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
Merriwell
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From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
Mitshef
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From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
quartetnounUS /kwɔːrˈtet/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
SINGSverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading HANS SINGS.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From a handsome residence on High Street, Belfast, came the sounds of music, singing and merry laughter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leaving out Hans, Frank’s party formed a fine quartet, and their singing of college songs had been received with great applause.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
the upper part of anything
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mabel Mitshef, or “Mischief,” as she was almost universally called, was giving her party, and Frank Merriwell and his friends, Hodge, Diamond, Browning and Dunnerwust, were invited guests.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From top to bottom the house was brightly illuminated, and the sounds from within told that it was overflowing with light-hearted young people.
