used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
(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 The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
Andy
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From this reading “He’s afraid of that licking we promised him,” said Andy, and in that surmise the fun-loving youth was correct.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
Codfishnoun
lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
Colby
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From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
make right or correct
From this reading “He’s afraid of that licking we promised him,” said Andy, and in that surmise the fun-loving youth was correct.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
fun-loving
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From this reading “He’s afraid of that licking we promised him,” said Andy, and in that surmise the fun-loving youth was correct.
GIF'S
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From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
He's
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From this reading “He’s afraid of that licking we promised him,” said Andy, and in that surmise the fun-loving youth was correct.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
lickingnounUS /ˈlɪkɪŋ/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading “He’s afraid of that licking we promised him,” said Andy, and in that surmise the fun-loving youth was correct.
engage in
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
information about recent and important events
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
coated with paint
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading “He’s afraid of that licking we promised him,” said Andy, and in that surmise the fun-loving youth was correct.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
with speed
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
riddingverbUS /ˈrɪdɪŋ/
inflected form of “rid” — relieve from
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading “He’s afraid of that licking we promised him,” said Andy, and in that surmise the fun-loving youth was correct.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The small boys said that the sneak was terribly angry over what had occurred, but was afraid to open his mouth to any of those in authority.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “He’s afraid of that licking we promised him,” said Andy, and in that surmise the fun-loving youth was correct.
accept gladly
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The term was approaching its end, and all the cadets were anxious to make as good a showing in the examinations as possible.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GIF’S WELCOME NEWS After the boat races and the affair with Codfish matters at Colby Hall so far as they concerned the Rover boys and their chums moved along rapidly.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Through some of the younger cadets the Rovers learned what trouble Codfish had had in ridding himself of the signs that had been painted upon him.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “He’s afraid of that licking we promised him,” said Andy, and in that surmise the fun-loving youth was correct.
