used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
(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 Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They felt that Brick must be rescued at any cost.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They felt that Brick must be rescued at any cost.
in or to or toward a former location
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They felt that Brick must be rescued at any cost.
confined by bonds
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
BricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading They felt that Brick must be rescued at any cost.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading They felt that Brick must be rescued at any cost.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They felt that Brick must be rescued at any cost.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
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greednounUS /ɡriːd/
excessive desire to acquire or possess more (especially more material wealth) than one needs or deserves
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
Hamp
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From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
ten 10s
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
ill-concealed
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From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
Kyle
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From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They felt that Brick must be rescued at any cost.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
not any; not one
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading They felt that Brick must be rescued at any cost.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
Sparwick
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From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
Sparwick's
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From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sparwick bound the boys by a solemn agreement to do all in their power to procure for him a reward of five hundred dollars.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They felt that Brick must be rescued at any cost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That it was prompted solely by greed made no difference to them under the circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamp and Jerry accepted Kyle Sparwick's offer with ill-concealed eagerness.
