used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
speak to
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
afaradverbUS /əˈfɑːr/
(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
bookingnounUS /ˈbʊkɪŋ/
employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
broadcastverbUS /ˈbrɔːdkæst/
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
darky
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From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
an act that fails
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
go away from a place
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
the literary culture
From this reading WELCOME LETTERS.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
managersnounUS /ˈmænədʒərz/
plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
Merriwell
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From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
Puelbo
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From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
Rattleton
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From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
rechristened
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From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
revisedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪzd/
improved or brought up to date
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
have in common
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some time before, after receiving the fortune from the Carson City Bank, Merry had made a fair and equal division, sending checks for their share to Browning, Diamond and Rattleton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
TootsnounUS /tuːts/
plural of “toot” — a blast of a horn
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank Merriwell was determined to give a performance of his revised play in Denver for advertising purposes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
accept gladly
From this reading WELCOME LETTERS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had the utmost confidence in "True Blue," as he had rechristened the piece, but the report of his failure in Puelbo had spread afar in dramatic circles, being carried broadcast by the Eastern dramatic papers, and managers were shy of booking the revised version.
at the time that
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
which person or people
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading Toots' share he had been unable to forward, not knowing the address of the faithful darky, who had been forced to go forth into the world to win his way when Frank met with the misfortune that caused him to leave Yale.
