adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not a scrap of superfluous flesh had they, and certainly not an iota of superfluous growth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
BetverbUS /bet/
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
brothersnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
Cap'n
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From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Not a scrap of superfluous flesh had they, and certainly not an iota of superfluous growth.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
commandnounUS /kəˈmænd/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
containedadjectiveUS /kənˈteɪnd/
gotten under control
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
distinguishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Not a scrap of superfluous flesh had they, and certainly not an iota of superfluous growth.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
Gen'ral
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From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
Granger's
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From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Not a scrap of superfluous flesh had they, and certainly not an iota of superfluous growth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not a scrap of superfluous flesh had they, and certainly not an iota of superfluous growth.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
ideasnounUS /aɪˈdiːəz/
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
iotanounUS /ˌaɪˈoʊtə/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading Not a scrap of superfluous flesh had they, and certainly not an iota of superfluous growth.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
lankyadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋki/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
neverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
NotadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a scrap of superfluous flesh had they, and certainly not an iota of superfluous growth.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not a scrap of superfluous flesh had they, and certainly not an iota of superfluous growth.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading Not a scrap of superfluous flesh had they, and certainly not an iota of superfluous growth.
shoneverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
slumsnounUS /slʌmz/
plural of “slum” — a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
sometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Not a scrap of superfluous flesh had they, and certainly not an iota of superfluous growth.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not a scrap of superfluous flesh had they, and certainly not an iota of superfluous growth.
thinadjectiveUS /θɪn/
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "Cap'n" and the "Gen'ral" were considered so plucky by the other boys--and girls of the neighborhood that as a rule they were asked to take the command in a fight, and to assume leading and distinguished positions in a general fray.
under-fed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
under-grown
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From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
under-sized
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From this reading They were under-fed, under-sized; but nevertheless brave spirits shone out of their eyes, and valiant and even martial ideas animated their small frames.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It sometimes happens that a very valiant and resolute spirit is contained in a small body.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bet Granger's little brothers, known in the slums as the captain and the general, were as thin, as lanky, as under-grown little chaps as could be found in Liverpool.
