used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
(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 On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Imagine their feelings as they once more greeted their old comrade and leader.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Imagine their feelings as they once more greeted their old comrade and leader.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT MERRY HOME.
BadgerverbUS /ˈbædʒər/
annoy persistently
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
BloomfieldnounUS /ˈbluːmfiːld/
United States linguist who adopted a behavioristic approach to linguistics (1887-1949)
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Imagine their feelings as they once more greeted their old comrade and leader.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Imagine their feelings as they once more greeted their old comrade and leader.
set up or found
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Imagine their feelings as they once more greeted their old comrade and leader.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AT MERRY HOME.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Imagine their feelings as they once more greeted their old comrade and leader.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Imagine their feelings as they once more greeted their old comrade and leader.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
Merriwell
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From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading AT MERRY HOME.
Merry's
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From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Imagine their feelings as they once more greeted their old comrade and leader.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Imagine their feelings as they once more greeted their old comrade and leader.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
on one occasion
From this reading Imagine their feelings as they once more greeted their old comrade and leader.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
carry out
From this reading Even Buck Badger, the big breezy man of command, seemed to take a second place in the presence of Frank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Imagine their feelings as they once more greeted their old comrade and leader.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the Bloomfield citizens had somehow learned that several of Merry's friends were coming on that train, and, as a result, there was a gathering at the station.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On arriving in Bloomfield, they found Frank Merriwell at the station with carriages to accommodate them all.
