used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
angrilyadverbUS /ˈæŋɡrəli/
with anger
From this reading "It is the scoundrel who tried to bribe me!" muttered Frank, angrily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
bribenounUS /braɪb/
payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment
From this reading "It is the scoundrel who tried to bribe me!" muttered Frank, angrily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE TRAIN.
Flemming
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From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the scoundrel who tried to bribe me!" muttered Frank, angrily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is the scoundrel who tried to bribe me!" muttered Frank, angrily.
Merriwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "It is the scoundrel who tried to bribe me!" muttered Frank, angrily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE TRAIN.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
cut with a saw
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "It is the scoundrel who tried to bribe me!" muttered Frank, angrily.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE TRAIN.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE FIGHT ON THE TRAIN.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "It is the scoundrel who tried to bribe me!" muttered Frank, angrily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It happened that, as he was perched on the shoulders of his friends and admirers, Frank Merriwell saw Flemming and Thornton in the further end of the car.
which person or people
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And he is with Flemming and Thornton!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Merriwell would not have given his enemies more than a passing glance, but it occurred that he saw and recognized the man who was talking to Flemming.
