used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I wish you would, Glen, 'pon my soul I do."
don't
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From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading "I wish you would, Glen, 'pon my soul I do."
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
ingenuouslyadverb
in an ingenuous manner
From this reading "I don't quite understand you," said the lad, reddening ingenuously.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
a boy or man
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I wish you would, Glen, 'pon my soul I do."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
pon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I wish you would, Glen, 'pon my soul I do."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I don't quite understand you," said the lad, reddening ingenuously.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
reassertverbUS /ˌriːəˈsɜːrt/
strengthen or make more firm
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
reddening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't quite understand you," said the lad, reddening ingenuously.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
shrinenounUS /ʃraɪn/
a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "I wish you would, Glen, 'pon my soul I do."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I don't quite understand you," said the lad, reddening ingenuously.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
belonging to which person
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish you would, Glen, 'pon my soul I do."
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I wish you would, Glen, 'pon my soul I do."
would-beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," cried the lad eagerly, the officer and the would-be man dropped, for the schoolboy to reassert itself in full force.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look here, Dick," he said; "shall I give you the genuine receipt how to grow into a strong, honest Englishman?"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Forget yourself then, entirely, and don't set number one up for an idol at whose shrine you are always ready to worship."
