used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
(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 But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
subject to appointment
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
camp'snounUS /kæmps/
possessive form of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
put on clothes
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
start firing a weapon
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
frighteningadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
a young female
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
how
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From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
Jim
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From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
Mackson
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From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
the force of workers available
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
of an obscure nature
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
occurrencesnounUS /əˈkɜːrənsɪz/
plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
RustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
an educational institution
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
stampedeverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
at the time that
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
which person or people
From this reading But when the cadets camped near Rustling Ridge, the boys ran into a series of startling occurrences: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, the disappearance of a little girl, and most frightening of all, the Ghost of Rustling Ridge, who seemed determined to drive the cadets away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Don and Jim, along with Terry, were appointed to the camp’s Ghost Patrol, and how they solved the mystery of the ghost makes one of the most exciting adventures in the Mercer Boys Series.
Woodcrest
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From this reading _The Mercer Boys in the Ghost Patrol_ The summer camp of Woodcrest Military Institute was always an exciting event to the Mercer boys and Terry Mackson.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Other books in the _Mercer Boys Series_ The World Publishing Company Cleveland and New York A number of young men in the gray uniforms which formed the ordinary dress of the cadets at Woodcrest Military Institute stood around the counter in the school supply room.
