used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DASTARDLY TRICK.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “I object to this, Merriwell!” cried Ready, as he trotted in from third.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
DASTARDLYadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading A DASTARDLY TRICK.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
don't
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From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I object to this, Merriwell!” cried Ready, as he trotted in from third.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I object to this, Merriwell!” cried Ready, as he trotted in from third.
I'll
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From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
and nothing more
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
Merriwell
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From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
Nesbitt
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From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
Nesbitt's
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From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “I object to this, Merriwell!” cried Ready, as he trotted in from third.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
quitverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “I object to this, Merriwell!” cried Ready, as he trotted in from third.
determined
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
in the near future
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The crowd roared its approval, for Frank Merriwell had shown himself quite in the same class as Nesbitt, the professional.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading “I object to this, Merriwell!” cried Ready, as he trotted in from third.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I object to this, Merriwell!” cried Ready, as he trotted in from third.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A DASTARDLY TRICK.
trottedverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪd/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading “I object to this, Merriwell!” cried Ready, as he trotted in from third.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading Indeed, the work of Merry in the box had aroused Nesbitt’s jealousy, and he resolved to show them that he was quite as good as the former great Yale pitcher.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you don’t give me a chance to show what I can do in this game, I’ll quit your old team just as soon as you don’t want me any more.
