used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
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 Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
chucklingverbUS /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/
-ing form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE MESHES.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
Merriwell
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From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
MESHESnounUS /ˈmeʃɪz/
plural of “mesh” — the number of openings per linear inch of a screen; measures size of particles
From this reading IN THE MESHES.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
not any; not one
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
participate in games or sport
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE MESHES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
ventriloquistnoun
a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being a skilled ventriloquist, he was the author of the dismal groans and the mysterious voice that had so alarmed the boys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
at the time that
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frank Merriwell fancied he had hit upon a scheme to stop the card games from which he could not remain away.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For several days the "gang" was disconsolate, having no place in which they could play a game of cards without fear of detection at any instant.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Bart was not in the secret, and so he wondered, when he heard Frank chuckling to himself, after they had safely reached their room and were getting into bed.
