(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “It’s always the way!” he thought.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Packard’s face was white and drawn, lines of anger and disappointment marking it plainly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
Brian
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From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Packard’s face was white and drawn, lines of anger and disappointment marking it plainly.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Packard’s face was white and drawn, lines of anger and disappointment marking it plainly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
a boy or man
From this reading “Now I know Satan helps that fellow Merriwell!”
fencing-bout
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From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s always the way!” he thought.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “Now I know Satan helps that fellow Merriwell!”
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Now I know Satan helps that fellow Merriwell!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Packard’s face was white and drawn, lines of anger and disappointment marking it plainly.
It's
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From this reading “It’s always the way!” he thought.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Now I know Satan helps that fellow Merriwell!”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Packard’s face was white and drawn, lines of anger and disappointment marking it plainly.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading Packard’s face was white and drawn, lines of anger and disappointment marking it plainly.
Merriwell
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From this reading “Now I know Satan helps that fellow Merriwell!”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now I know Satan helps that fellow Merriwell!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
Packard
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From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
Packard's
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From this reading Packard’s face was white and drawn, lines of anger and disappointment marking it plainly.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Packard’s face was white and drawn, lines of anger and disappointment marking it plainly.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
Roland
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From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “Now I know Satan helps that fellow Merriwell!”
scarredadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Now I know Satan helps that fellow Merriwell!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “It’s always the way!” he thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If possible, Roland Packard was more disappointed in the result of the fencing-bout than was Brian Hawkins.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “It’s always the way!” he thought.
a Caucasian
From this reading Packard’s face was white and drawn, lines of anger and disappointment marking it plainly.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading At least, the youth of the scarred face was able to better repress and hide his feelings.
