used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "In looking into the mystery that seems to be hanging about this William Chase."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading And again, I don't like to see any Riverview Hall lad act as this fellow does.
anew
From this reading And again, I don't like to see any Riverview Hall lad act as this fellow does.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "In looking into the mystery that seems to be hanging about this William Chase."
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "In looking into the mystery that seems to be hanging about this William Chase."
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And again, I don't like to see any Riverview Hall lad act as this fellow does.
don't
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From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
apart from; not including
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
a boy or man
From this reading And again, I don't like to see any Riverview Hall lad act as this fellow does.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Object in what?" inquired Frank Racer.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading And again, I don't like to see any Riverview Hall lad act as this fellow does.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading "In looking into the mystery that seems to be hanging about this William Chase."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
HAZINGverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Object in what?" inquired Frank Racer.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "In looking into the mystery that seems to be hanging about this William Chase."
a small worthless amount
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
a boy or man
From this reading And again, I don't like to see any Riverview Hall lad act as this fellow does.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "In looking into the mystery that seems to be hanging about this William Chase."
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "In looking into the mystery that seems to be hanging about this William Chase."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
RacernounUS /ˈreɪsər/
someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading "Object in what?" inquired Frank Racer.
Riverview
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From this reading And again, I don't like to see any Riverview Hall lad act as this fellow does.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And again, I don't like to see any Riverview Hall lad act as this fellow does.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "In looking into the mystery that seems to be hanging about this William Chase."
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading "Oh, I don't know as I have any particular object, except that I always like to solve a mystery--if I can.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "In looking into the mystery that seems to be hanging about this William Chase."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "In looking into the mystery that seems to be hanging about this William Chase."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Object in what?" inquired Frank Racer.
What's
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From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
William
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From this reading "In looking into the mystery that seems to be hanging about this William Chase."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PLANNING THE HAZING "What's your object?" asked Jack, as he linked his arm in that of his chum, and the two strolled over the campus.
