used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Fred just came here to buy something and then look at us with his superior smile," grunted Hazelton.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "He will buy something."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Fred just came here to buy something and then look at us with his superior smile," grunted Hazelton.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading There comes Fred Ripley," exclaimed Harry Hazelton.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
an opposing military force
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
enviouslyadverbUS /ˈenviəsli/
with jealousy; in an envious manner
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading There comes Fred Ripley," exclaimed Harry Hazelton.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
Fred
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From this reading There comes Fred Ripley," exclaimed Harry Hazelton.
FreshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
Greg
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From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading "Fred just came here to buy something and then look at us with his superior smile," grunted Hazelton.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading There comes Fred Ripley," exclaimed Harry Hazelton.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
Hazelton
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From this reading There comes Fred Ripley," exclaimed Harry Hazelton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Fred just came here to buy something and then look at us with his superior smile," grunted Hazelton.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
and nothing more
From this reading "Fred just came here to buy something and then look at us with his superior smile," grunted Hazelton.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Fred just came here to buy something and then look at us with his superior smile," grunted Hazelton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
on the contrary
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
Ripley
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From this reading There comes Fred Ripley," exclaimed Harry Hazelton.
an educational institution
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Fred just came here to buy something and then look at us with his superior smile," grunted Hazelton.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "He will buy something."
a male human offspring
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading "Fred just came here to buy something and then look at us with his superior smile," grunted Hazelton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "And he probably has a few ten dollar bills in his pockets," remarked Greg Holmes, rather enviously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Fred just came here to buy something and then look at us with his superior smile," grunted Hazelton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There comes Fred Ripley," exclaimed Harry Hazelton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Fred just came here to buy something and then look at us with his superior smile," grunted Hazelton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Fred Ripley, as readers of "The High School Freshmen" remember, was the son of a wealthy local lawyer, and a bitter enemy to Dick Prescott and his friends.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will buy something."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Fred just came here to buy something and then look at us with his superior smile," grunted Hazelton.
