used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An evening train bore Frank Merriwell into St. Joseph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
cause to be bored
From this reading An evening train bore Frank Merriwell into St. Joseph.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading An evening train bore Frank Merriwell into St. Joseph.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading An evening train bore Frank Merriwell into St. Joseph.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His one hope was that Hodge would step off in St. Jo.
Hodge
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From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading His one hope was that Hodge would step off in St. Jo.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading An evening train bore Frank Merriwell into St. Joseph.
Jo
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From this reading His one hope was that Hodge would step off in St. Jo.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading An evening train bore Frank Merriwell into St. Joseph.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
Merriwell
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From this reading An evening train bore Frank Merriwell into St. Joseph.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His one hope was that Hodge would step off in St. Jo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His one hope was that Hodge would step off in St. Jo.
overtakingnounUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkɪŋ/
going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An evening train bore Frank Merriwell into St. Joseph.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His one hope was that Hodge would step off in St. Jo.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After starting, Frank began to realize that such a blind pursuit seemed foolish in the extreme.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
ticketnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had learned of a certainty that Hodge had purchased a ticket and taken a train for that city, and he hoped to find Bart there, although he feared he should not.
create by training and teaching
From this reading An evening train bore Frank Merriwell into St. Joseph.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If Bart kept on for Chicago, as he might do, there was little chance of overtaking him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His one hope was that Hodge would step off in St. Jo.
