used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Merriwell drew out the letter and sank into a chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Merriwell drew out the letter and sank into a chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
make certain of
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Merriwell drew out the letter and sank into a chair.
checkmatenounUS /ˈtʃekmeɪt/
complete victory
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
ChipnounUS /tʃɪp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As to lending you the money, however, I do not think that this would be wise, for several reasons.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Merriwell drew out the letter and sank into a chair.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As to lending you the money, however, I do not think that this would be wise, for several reasons.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
of great significance or value
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Merriwell drew out the letter and sank into a chair.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
lendingnounUS /ˈlendɪŋ/
disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
From this reading As to lending you the money, however, I do not think that this would be wise, for several reasons.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Merriwell drew out the letter and sank into a chair.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
loannounUS /loʊn/
the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
Merriwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Merriwell drew out the letter and sank into a chair.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading As to lending you the money, however, I do not think that this would be wise, for several reasons.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As to lending you the money, however, I do not think that this would be wise, for several reasons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Merriwell drew out the letter and sank into a chair.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As to lending you the money, however, I do not think that this would be wise, for several reasons.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
express the need or desire for
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Merriwell drew out the letter and sank into a chair.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading As to lending you the money, however, I do not think that this would be wise, for several reasons.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Merriwell drew out the letter and sank into a chair.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading As to lending you the money, however, I do not think that this would be wise, for several reasons.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
precisely as stated
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “The first and most important is that it seems to me to be a poor way in which to checkmate a scoundrel like this Colonel Carson.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Billy listened, he read over that portion of the letter referring to the request for a loan.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading As to lending you the money, however, I do not think that this would be wise, for several reasons.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Chip read as follows: “I sympathize very deeply with both Billy and his mother, Frank, and I would be glad to have you read this to Billy, and assure him of my best regards and wishes.
