used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
(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 "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
Badger'snounUS /ˈbædʒərz/
possessive form of “badger” — a native or resident of Wisconsin
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
chaoticadjectiveUS /keɪˈɑːtɪk/
lacking a visible order or organization
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
divisible by two
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I shall have to punch his head for him.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK PREVENTS TROUBLE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I shall have to punch his head for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I shall have to punch his head for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I shall have to punch his head for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
Hodge
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From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall have to punch his head for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
isn't
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From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
juggledverbUS /ˈdʒʌɡəld/
past form of “juggle” — influence by slyness
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
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 Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
Merriwell
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From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
and nothing more
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
PREVENTSverbUS /prɪˈvents/
third-person singular of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading FRANK PREVENTS TROUBLE.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading "I shall have to punch his head for him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall have to punch his head for him.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
a source of difficulty
From this reading FRANK PREVENTS TROUBLE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
precisely as stated
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Merriwell is all right, but Hodge isn't even a piece of a man!" he growled, as he made his way home, his thoughts in a chaotic state.
at the time that
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Badger's belief that Hodge had juggled the shell which exploded in the gun was not very strong when he left the grounds of the gun club, but his hatred of Hodge was not in any degree lessened thereby.
will-power
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From this reading Only by a supreme exercise of will-power had he been able to keep himself from rushing upon Bart when the latter made his bitter comments to Merry.
