AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
billnounUS /bɪl/
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The bill for the cut-up tire came to Dick, and he paid it.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The bill for the cut-up tire came to Dick, and he paid it.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
CANEnounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
cut-upnoun
someone who plays practical jokes on others
From this reading The bill for the cut-up tire came to Dick, and he paid it.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading The bill for the cut-up tire came to Dick, and he paid it.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I think I'll put my name down," said Tom.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bill for the cut-up tire came to Dick, and he paid it.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bill for the cut-up tire came to Dick, and he paid it.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think I'll put my name down," said Tom.
I'll
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From this reading "I think I'll put my name down," said Tom.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
Koswell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
LarkspurnounUS /ˈlɑːrkspɜːr/
any of numerous cultivated plants of the genus Delphinium
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I think I'll put my name down," said Tom.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I think I'll put my name down," said Tom.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
noticenounUS /ˈnoʊtəs/
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The bill for the cut-up tire came to Dick, and he paid it.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I think I'll put my name down," said Tom.
qualitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːlətiz/
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think I'll put my name down," said Tom.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
SOMETHINGpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I'll put my name down," said Tom.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading The bill for the cut-up tire came to Dick, and he paid it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading "I think I'll put my name down," said Tom.
unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The college talk was now largely about football, and one day a notice was posted that all candidates for admission on the big eleven should register at the gymnasium.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 "And I'll do the same," returned Dick, "but I doubt if well get much of a show, since they know nothing of our playing qualities here."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A CANE But if Koswell and Larkspur were guilty, they kept very quiet about it, and the Rover boys were unable to prove anything against them.
