used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
advertisingnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzɪŋ/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
believernounUS /bəˈliːvər/
a supporter who accepts something as true
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
billboardnounUS /ˈbɪlbɔːrd/
large outdoor signboard
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
billedadjectiveUS /bɪld/
having a beak or bill as specified
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
Bransfield
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From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Merriwell was satisfied, but Havener shook his head.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
set up or found
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
Havener
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From this reading Merriwell was satisfied, but Havener shook his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Merriwell was satisfied, but Havener shook his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Merriwell was satisfied, but Havener shook his head.
HISSEDverbUS /hɪst/
past form of “hiss” — make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading HISSED.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
Merriwell
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From this reading Merriwell was satisfied, but Havener shook his head.
Merriwell's
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From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
pastedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪstɪd/
affixed or as if affixed with glue or paste
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
postersnounUS /ˈpoʊstərz/
plural of “poster” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
reorganizedadjectiveUS /riˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
organized again
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Merriwell was satisfied, but Havener shook his head.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Merriwell was satisfied, but Havener shook his head.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
caught or fixed
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week later the reorganized company, under Frank Merriwell's management, was billed to play in a little town called Bransfield.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
at the time that
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank was a great believer in paper, and he had wired Collins to see that it was stuck up "regardless," so, when the players arrived in Bransfield, they found every billboard and every dead wall pasted over with lurid advertising.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The windows were full of posters, and one could not look in any direction without seeing something to remind him that there was to be a show in town at the public hall that night.
