used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With rare good judgment, Hodge seldom attempted to induce Frank to talk when he showed a disposition to be reticent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading With rare good judgment, Hodge seldom attempted to induce Frank to talk when he showed a disposition to be reticent.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Merriwell rolled down his sleeve and picked up his coat.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading With rare good judgment, Hodge seldom attempted to induce Frank to talk when he showed a disposition to be reticent.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Merriwell rolled down his sleeve and picked up his coat.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading With rare good judgment, Hodge seldom attempted to induce Frank to talk when he showed a disposition to be reticent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Merriwell rolled down his sleeve and picked up his coat.
Hodge
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From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading With rare good judgment, Hodge seldom attempted to induce Frank to talk when he showed a disposition to be reticent.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading With rare good judgment, Hodge seldom attempted to induce Frank to talk when he showed a disposition to be reticent.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
Merriwell
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From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
not any; not one
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Merriwell rolled down his sleeve and picked up his coat.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading With rare good judgment, Hodge seldom attempted to induce Frank to talk when he showed a disposition to be reticent.
RATTLETON'S
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From this reading RATTLETON’S WARNING.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
reticentadjectiveUS /ˈretɪsənt/
temperamentally disinclined to talk
From this reading With rare good judgment, Hodge seldom attempted to induce Frank to talk when he showed a disposition to be reticent.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Merriwell rolled down his sleeve and picked up his coat.
not often
From this reading With rare good judgment, Hodge seldom attempted to induce Frank to talk when he showed a disposition to be reticent.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading With rare good judgment, Hodge seldom attempted to induce Frank to talk when he showed a disposition to be reticent.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Merriwell rolled down his sleeve and picked up his coat.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
express in words
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Merriwell rolled down his sleeve and picked up his coat.
precisely as stated
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
a message informing of danger
From this reading RATTLETON’S WARNING.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hodge felt no little curiosity to know what those conditions were, but, as Merriwell did not show an inclination to state them, he refrained from asking questions.
at the time that
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Bart had begun to understand Frank very well, and he could tell when Merry wished to talk and when he chose to be silent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With rare good judgment, Hodge seldom attempted to induce Frank to talk when he showed a disposition to be reticent.
