used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The little party of card players was expectantly awaiting the appearance of Bartley Hodge.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The little party of card players was expectantly awaiting the appearance of Bartley Hodge.
Bartley
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From this reading The little party of card players was expectantly awaiting the appearance of Bartley Hodge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading The little party of card players was expectantly awaiting the appearance of Bartley Hodge.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Leslie Gage and Wat Snell exchanged glances that were full of meaning.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading The little party of card players was expectantly awaiting the appearance of Bartley Hodge.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Leslie Gage and Wat Snell exchanged glances that were full of meaning.
GagenounUS /ɡeɪdʒ/
street names for marijuana
From this reading Leslie Gage and Wat Snell exchanged glances that were full of meaning.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Leslie Gage and Wat Snell exchanged glances that were full of meaning.
HAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading THE HAUNTED ROOM.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
Hodge
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From this reading The little party of card players was expectantly awaiting the appearance of Bartley Hodge.
immediately past
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
Leslie
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From this reading Leslie Gage and Wat Snell exchanged glances that were full of meaning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little party of card players was expectantly awaiting the appearance of Bartley Hodge.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Leslie Gage and Wat Snell exchanged glances that were full of meaning.
Merriwell
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From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
not any; not one
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little party of card players was expectantly awaiting the appearance of Bartley Hodge.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The little party of card players was expectantly awaiting the appearance of Bartley Hodge.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The little party of card players was expectantly awaiting the appearance of Bartley Hodge.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE HAUNTED ROOM.
Snell
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From this reading Leslie Gage and Wat Snell exchanged glances that were full of meaning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Leslie Gage and Wat Snell exchanged glances that were full of meaning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAUNTED ROOM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was to be no feast this night--nothing but cigarettes and draw poker.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little party of card players was expectantly awaiting the appearance of Bartley Hodge.
Wat
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From this reading Leslie Gage and Wat Snell exchanged glances that were full of meaning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Leslie Gage and Wat Snell exchanged glances that were full of meaning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hodge appeared at last, and he brought a disappointment to at least two of the party, for Frank Merriwell was not with him.
