used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading He could not overcome his fear of John Temple and the awe of the palatial residence.
beautifullydressed
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From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading You see, he had not the legacy of refined breeding to draw upon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not overcome his fear of John Temple and the awe of the palatial residence.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading You see, he had not the legacy of refined breeding to draw upon.
EllsworthnounUS /ˈelzwərθ/
United States jurist and the third chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1745-1807)
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He could not overcome his fear of John Temple and the awe of the palatial residence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
a young female
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
the act of giving
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
the act of departing
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not overcome his fear of John Temple and the awe of the palatial residence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
how
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From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He could not overcome his fear of John Temple and the awe of the palatial residence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading You see, he had not the legacy of refined breeding to draw upon.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not overcome his fear of John Temple and the awe of the palatial residence.
win a victory over
From this reading He could not overcome his fear of John Temple and the awe of the palatial residence.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading He could not overcome his fear of John Temple and the awe of the palatial residence.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
R-R-R-EVENGE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
refinedadjectiveUS /rəˈfaɪnd/
(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel
From this reading You see, he had not the legacy of refined breeding to draw upon.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He could not overcome his fear of John Temple and the awe of the palatial residence.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, he had not the legacy of refined breeding to draw upon.
Slade
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
stoicaladjective
seeming unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
male cat
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading R-R-R-EVENGE Tom Slade had not the moral courage to crown his splendid triumph by going straightway and giving the pin to Mary Temple.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You see, he had not the legacy of refined breeding to draw upon.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Tom did not know how to go alone up to the luxurious veranda at Five Oaks, ring the bell, face that stoical Japanese, ask to see the pretty, beautifullydressed girl, and restore her pin to her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Scout movement had taken a big contract in the making of Tom Slade, but Mr. Ellsworth (good sport that he was) was never daunted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, he had not the legacy of refined breeding to draw upon.
