used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER KIND OF A FIGHT.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It had already grown quite dark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER KIND OF A FIGHT.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
BarelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
Bascomb
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From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
a youthful male person
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It had already grown quite dark.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
a boy or man
From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading ANOTHER KIND OF A FIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading It had already grown quite dark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had already grown quite dark.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had already grown quite dark.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading ANOTHER KIND OF A FIGHT.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
Merriwell
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From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER KIND OF A FIGHT.
others
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From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It had already grown quite dark.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
sneeringlyadverb
with a sneer; in an uncomplimentary sneering manner
From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
carry out
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
VermonternounUS /vərˈmɑːntər/
a native or resident of Vermont
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fun for the time being was over, but there was an engagement of quite a different nature to take place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bascomb and a large number of his friends were waiting when Frank arrived, and Merriwell heard the big fellow sneeringly observe:
at the time that
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barely had the Dutch boy disappeared, with the Vermonter at his heels, when Frank and several others of the party slipped away into the shadows and made for Black Bluff.
