(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are uncommonly lucky young daredevils," he said.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
couldn't
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From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
daredevilsnounUS /ˈderdevəlz/
plural of “daredevil” — a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading "You are uncommonly lucky young daredevils," he said.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
GrangernounUS /ˈɡreɪndʒər/
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Granger laughed when Kenneth related the incidents of the past twenty-four hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are uncommonly lucky young daredevils," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Granger laughed when Kenneth related the incidents of the past twenty-four hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I should have liked that," said Kenneth.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Granger laughed when Kenneth related the incidents of the past twenty-four hours.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
Kenneth
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From this reading Granger laughed when Kenneth related the incidents of the past twenty-four hours.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Granger laughed when Kenneth related the incidents of the past twenty-four hours.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "Yes, I should have liked that," said Kenneth.
occurring by chance
From this reading "You are uncommonly lucky young daredevils," he said.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Granger laughed when Kenneth related the incidents of the past twenty-four hours.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
and nothing more
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Granger laughed when Kenneth related the incidents of the past twenty-four hours.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
Proteusnoun
(Greek mythology) a prophetic god who served Poseidon; was capable of changing his shape at will
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Granger laughed when Kenneth related the incidents of the past twenty-four hours.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are uncommonly lucky young daredevils," he said.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Yes, I should have liked that," said Kenneth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Granger laughed when Kenneth related the incidents of the past twenty-four hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To the best of my knowledge Proteus, for all his quick changes, had only one life; you seem to have several apiece.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Granger laughed when Kenneth related the incidents of the past twenty-four hours.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading "You are uncommonly lucky young daredevils," he said.
at the time that
From this reading Granger laughed when Kenneth related the incidents of the past twenty-four hours.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I should have liked that," said Kenneth.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are uncommonly lucky young daredevils," he said.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You are uncommonly lucky young daredevils," he said.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The only pity is that you couldn’t enjoy the triumph that would have attended your marching of the prisoners into camp."
