used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Funny thing about Herring's recognizing that girl's poem in Jack's verses, wasn't it?"
in the past
From this reading "Why, I saw those verses two weeks ago, and knew they were Jack's," replied Harry.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "Funny about my getting that black eye the other night, too, wasn't it?"
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
der
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From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
Dickson
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From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
Donk
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From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
the organ of sight
From this reading "Funny about my getting that black eye the other night, too, wasn't it?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "Funny thing about Herring's recognizing that girl's poem in Jack's verses, wasn't it?"
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Funny about my getting that black eye the other night, too, wasn't it?"
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Funny thing about Herring's recognizing that girl's poem in Jack's verses, wasn't it?"
the act of departing
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
Herring's
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From this reading "Funny thing about Herring's recognizing that girl's poem in Jack's verses, wasn't it?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, I saw those verses two weeks ago, and knew they were Jack's," replied Harry.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Funny thing about Herring's recognizing that girl's poem in Jack's verses, wasn't it?"
a small worthless amount
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading "Funny thing about Herring's recognizing that girl's poem in Jack's verses, wasn't it?"
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 "Why, I saw those verses two weeks ago, and knew they were Jack's," replied Harry.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
social deportment
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Funny about my getting that black eye the other night, too, wasn't it?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Funny about my getting that black eye the other night, too, wasn't it?"
not any; not one
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
Percival
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From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading "Funny thing about Herring's recognizing that girl's poem in Jack's verses, wasn't it?"
PUZZLINGadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "Funny thing about Herring's recognizing that girl's poem in Jack's verses, wasn't it?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Why, I saw those verses two weeks ago, and knew they were Jack's," replied Harry.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
Identical; not different.
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Why, I saw those verses two weeks ago, and knew they were Jack's," replied Harry.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
Sheldon
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From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
happening unexpectedly
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
a special situation
From this reading "Funny thing about Herring's recognizing that girl's poem in Jack's verses, wasn't it?"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Why, I saw those verses two weeks ago, and knew they were Jack's," replied Harry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Funny about my getting that black eye the other night, too, wasn't it?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Why, I saw those verses two weeks ago, and knew they were Jack's," replied Harry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
versesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading "Funny thing about Herring's recognizing that girl's poem in Jack's verses, wasn't it?"
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
wasn't
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From this reading "Funny thing about Herring's recognizing that girl's poem in Jack's verses, wasn't it?"
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Why, I saw those verses two weeks ago, and knew they were Jack's," replied Harry.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
at the time that
From this reading When they were well away from the camp and there were no other boys in sight, Billy stopped short suddenly, and said:
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, I saw those verses two weeks ago, and knew they were Jack's," replied Harry.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A PUZZLING MATTER SETTLED At the same time that Jack Sheldon, Dick Percival and young Smith were on the river together, Billy Manners, Arthur Warren and Harry Dickson were going up the road leading to the Van der Donk house, although they had no idea of going there.
