used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Diamond was thoroughly ashamed of having been found in such a gang.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Diamond was thoroughly ashamed of having been found in such a gang.
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 Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading FRANK’S CAPTURE.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Diamond was thoroughly ashamed of having been found in such a gang.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
set up or found
From this reading Diamond was thoroughly ashamed of having been found in such a gang.
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 FRANK’S CAPTURE.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Diamond was thoroughly ashamed of having been found in such a gang.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Diamond was thoroughly ashamed of having been found in such a gang.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
Hodge
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From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
how
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From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Diamond was thoroughly ashamed of having been found in such a gang.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
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 Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
Merriwell
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From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Browning did not carry a mark of the conflict, but Merriwell and Hodge showed slight bruises.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Diamond was thoroughly ashamed of having been found in such a gang.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Diamond was thoroughly ashamed of having been found in such a gang.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Naturally distant toward strangers, it was difficult for him to explain how he had been led into the trap.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Diamond was thoroughly ashamed of having been found in such a gang.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following morning the campers on Sandy Point were astir at an early hour.
