used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
Baxter's
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From this reading "I believe that is Dan Baxter's writing," said Dick slowly.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe that is Dan Baxter's writing," said Dick slowly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
BRAVERYnounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It is," came from Sam.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "I know it from the flourishes on the capitals.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
a small house with a single story
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
Dan
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From this reading "I believe that is Dan Baxter's writing," said Dick slowly.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "I believe that is Dan Baxter's writing," said Dick slowly.
DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
ExplainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
flourishesnounUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃəz/
plural of “flourish” — a showy gesture
From this reading "I know it from the flourishes on the capitals.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It is," came from Sam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe that is Dan Baxter's writing," said Dick slowly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I believe that is Dan Baxter's writing," said Dick slowly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is," came from Sam.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know it from the flourishes on the capitals.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
absolutely essential
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
no person; not anyone
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
a brief written record
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I believe that is Dan Baxter's writing," said Dick slowly.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "It is," came from Sam.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "I believe that is Dan Baxter's writing," said Dick slowly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I believe that is Dan Baxter's writing," said Dick slowly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
washwomannoun
a working woman who takes in washing
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Explaining the situation so far as was necessary, they went inside and hunted up the note Mrs. Stanhope had mentioned.
which person or people
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "I believe that is Dan Baxter's writing," said Dick slowly.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading DICK'S BRAVERY AND ITS REWARD The three Rover boys reached the Stanhope cottage on a run, to find nobody in charge but a washwoman, who was hanging up some clothing in the back yard.
