used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
(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 He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
cause to be bored
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
HerringnounUS /ˈherɪŋ/
valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
HilltopnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːp/
the peak of a hill
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
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 PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
not any; not one
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
not one, and not any
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
PUZZLINGadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
Riverton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
robverbUS /rɑːb/
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
Sheldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
slightinglyadverb
in a disparaging manner
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
express in speech
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Herring avoided Jack after the stirring scene in the barn but neglected no opportunity to speak ill or slightingly of the boy to his cronies and to Jack's friends when he dared.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
at the time that
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
in or at the place that
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
a Caucasian
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
which person or people
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Hilltop boys were anxious to know what relation he bore to Jack Sheldon, who, it will be remembered, had been visibly agitated when he was first mentioned but as the boy did not seem inclined to enlighten them they did not ask him any more questions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A PUZZLING AFFAIR The mysterious stranger with the white mustache and dark hair who had caused so much speculation among the Hilltop boys had not been seen since the second attempt to rob the Riverton bank and none of those most interested knew where he was.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had made his escape and had probably left the region for good and all, being satisfied that a third attempt to get at the money of the bank would be fatal.
people who are wounded
From this reading His confederate, badly wounded at the time, was in jail and likely to remain there for some time, but of his principal nothing was known.
