used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "All right," said Frank, quietly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INCENTIVE TO WIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
the act of discovering something
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
to come or go into
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
at any time
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
hotteradjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtər/
comparative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
INCENTIVEnounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading AN INCENTIVE TO WIN.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
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 Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
the force of workers available
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
Merriwell
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From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
Pierson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
pittedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtɪd/
pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
with low volume
From this reading "All right," said Frank, quietly.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right," said Frank, quietly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
make square
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN INCENTIVE TO WIN.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
which person or people
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you can, do it, for you are liable to be pitted against men who will give you a decidedly hotter time than you have ever struck."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading AN INCENTIVE TO WIN.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Paul Pierson had made a discovery that night, and, before he left, he told Frank Merriwell to put himself into condition to enter one of the races at the Madison Square Garden tournament in New York.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You seem to be in pretty good condition now," he said, with a grim smile; "but you know whether you can improve your condition or not.
