perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading You must respect Hooker for the act, Hodge.”
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OUTCAST NO LONGER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You must respect Hooker for the act, Hodge.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
Hodge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
HookernounUS /ˈhʊkər/
United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
for more time
From this reading AN OUTCAST NO LONGER.
Merriwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must respect Hooker for the act, Hodge.”
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
not any; not one
From this reading AN OUTCAST NO LONGER.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
OUTCASTnounUS /ˈaʊtkæst/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading AN OUTCAST NO LONGER.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
a human being
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading You must respect Hooker for the act, Hodge.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is needless to say that neither Frank Merriwell nor Bart Hodge related to their friends the adventure of that night.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
look attentively
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
at the time that
From this reading “It is quite probable now,” said Frank, “that Hooker gave his own watch to his father, when that person demanded money and he was unable to furnish it.
in or at the place that
From this reading Of course, Merry was overjoyed by the discovery of his watch just where he had left it, and, of course, Bart was completely upset.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must respect Hooker for the act, Hodge.”
