used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
any thing at all
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
Armitage
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From this reading But Mr. Thomas Armitage, and Mr. Briggs burst into a shout of laughter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dan knew his impulsive brother so well, that he feared at once for his safety.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
Briggs
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From this reading But Mr. Thomas Armitage, and Mr. Briggs burst into a shout of laughter.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Dan knew his impulsive brother so well, that he feared at once for his safety.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading But Mr. Thomas Armitage, and Mr. Briggs burst into a shout of laughter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Thomas Armitage, and Mr. Briggs burst into a shout of laughter.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
Dan
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From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Dan knew his impulsive brother so well, that he feared at once for his safety.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan knew his impulsive brother so well, that he feared at once for his safety.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading Dan knew his impulsive brother so well, that he feared at once for his safety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dan knew his impulsive brother so well, that he feared at once for his safety.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
the sound of laughing
From this reading But Mr. Thomas Armitage, and Mr. Briggs burst into a shout of laughter.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
Maxey's
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From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Mr. Thomas Armitage, and Mr. Briggs burst into a shout of laughter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
on one occasion
From this reading Dan knew his impulsive brother so well, that he feared at once for his safety.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Dan knew his impulsive brother so well, that he feared at once for his safety.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading But Mr. Thomas Armitage, and Mr. Briggs burst into a shout of laughter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dan knew his impulsive brother so well, that he feared at once for his safety.
Speedwellnoun
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
Sudds
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From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dan knew his impulsive brother so well, that he feared at once for his safety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading But Mr. Thomas Armitage, and Mr. Briggs burst into a shout of laughter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
a source of difficulty
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON A HOT TRAIL The first thought Dan Speedwell had was for Billy.
look attentively
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
(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 Dan knew his impulsive brother so well, that he feared at once for his safety.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading If Colonel Sudds had been robbed within a short time, did Billy know anything about it, and had he got into any trouble?
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading Mr. Sudds’ residence was the nearest house to the spot where Maxey’s automobile had been overthrown, and where he had left Billy to watch over the wrecked auto for the night.
