used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have a theory that Frank is much interested in the subject of insanity," Ned went on.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you suppose he's gone to get that place?" asked Fenn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading "But why would he want to do that?" asked Bart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But why would he want to do that?" asked Bart.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
DISCLOSEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you suppose he's gone to get that place?" asked Fenn.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
Fenn
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From this reading "Do you suppose he's gone to get that place?" asked Fenn.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
FRANK'SnounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Do you suppose he's gone to get that place?" asked Fenn.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Do you suppose he's gone to get that place?" asked Fenn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have a theory that Frank is much interested in the subject of insanity," Ned went on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
he's
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From this reading "Do you suppose he's gone to get that place?" asked Fenn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think so," Ned replied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading "I have a theory that Frank is much interested in the subject of insanity," Ned went on.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "I have a theory that Frank is much interested in the subject of insanity," Ned went on.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have a theory that Frank is much interested in the subject of insanity," Ned went on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
the act of departing
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I have a theory that Frank is much interested in the subject of insanity," Ned went on.
Ned
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From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have a theory that Frank is much interested in the subject of insanity," Ned went on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I have a theory that Frank is much interested in the subject of insanity," Ned went on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Do you suppose he's gone to get that place?" asked Fenn.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I think so," Ned replied.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I think so," Ned replied.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "I have a theory that Frank is much interested in the subject of insanity," Ned went on.
express a supposition
From this reading "Do you suppose he's gone to get that place?" asked Fenn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading "I have a theory that Frank is much interested in the subject of insanity," Ned went on.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think so," Ned replied.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you suppose he's gone to get that place?" asked Fenn.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "But why would he want to do that?" asked Bart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I have a theory that Frank is much interested in the subject of insanity," Ned went on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
at the time that
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "But why would he want to do that?" asked Bart.
showing curiosity
From this reading FRANK'S SECRET DISCLOSED When Ned had finished reading the advertisement in the newspaper which Frank dropped that afternoon as he was leaving camp, the three chums looked at one another, vaguely wondering what it meant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But why would he want to do that?" asked Bart.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you suppose he's gone to get that place?" asked Fenn.
