used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Now, boys, I owe you a word of explanation.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Now, boys, I owe you a word of explanation.”
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading It wasn’t to fight Colonel Carson with his own weapons.
ClippingsnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋz/
plural of “clipping” — an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
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 It wasn’t to fight Colonel Carson with his own weapons.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I want you to know why I did this.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
don't
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From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “Now, boys, I owe you a word of explanation.”
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It wasn’t to fight Colonel Carson with his own weapons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
gambleverbUS /ˈɡæmbəl/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It wasn’t to fight Colonel Carson with his own weapons.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now, boys, I owe you a word of explanation.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I want you to know why I did this.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
McQuade's
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From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
Merriwell
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From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, boys, I owe you a word of explanation.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now, boys, I owe you a word of explanation.”
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “Now, boys, I owe you a word of explanation.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It wasn’t to fight Colonel Carson with his own weapons.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I want you to know why I did this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I want you to know why I did this.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I want you to know why I did this.
wasn't
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From this reading It wasn’t to gamble, as most of you know that I don’t countenance that so-called sport for a minute.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading It wasn’t to fight Colonel Carson with his own weapons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
which person or people
From this reading Frank Merriwell, senior, faced the victorious Clippings, who were lined up around Mrs. McQuade’s extended dinner table.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “I want you to know why I did this.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It wasn’t to fight Colonel Carson with his own weapons.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Now, boys, I owe you a word of explanation.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, boys, I owe you a word of explanation.”
