used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
any thing at all
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And now here was Arnold before them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The three girls clung together.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
discreditverbUS /dɪˈskredət/
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
an opposing military force
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And now here was Arnold before them.
HeronnounUS /ˈherən/
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
Hyslop
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From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
Jim
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From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
Joe
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From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
MapesverbUS /meɪps/
third-person singular of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now here was Arnold before them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
PerilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
witty remark
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
Take-Off
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From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And now here was Arnold before them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three girls clung together.
tiptoedverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊd/
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The three girls clung together.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Perilous Take-Off The girls knew that Joe Arnold was an enemy far more dangerous than Bud Hyslop or Jim Heron, for he was their superior in brains and experience, and was quite as unscrupulous.
in or at the place that
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The sisters tiptoed back down the hill where they could talk without being heard, taking Sally with them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Joe Arnold, they knew was their father’s rival and would do anything to injure Dick Mapes, to discredit him and ruin his business.
