used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They shall not find a foot of ground that will protect them!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Do you mean to give up, captain, and let her go?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why do we sit here, lamenting that which cannot be helped?
lacking funds
From this reading NOW It was the parson who now broke in.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
cannot
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From this reading "Why do we sit here, lamenting that which cannot be helped?
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Do you mean to give up, captain, and let her go?
chucklingverbUS /ˈtʃʌklɪŋ/
-ing form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
diggingsnoun
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do we sit here, lamenting that which cannot be helped?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They shall not find a foot of ground that will protect them!
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
fooledverbUS /fuːld/
past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They shall not find a foot of ground that will protect them!
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Do you mean to give up, captain, and let her go?
the act of giving
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Do you mean to give up, captain, and let her go?
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They shall not find a foot of ground that will protect them!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Why do we sit here, lamenting that which cannot be helped?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Do you mean to give up, captain, and let her go?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Why do we sit here, lamenting that which cannot be helped?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOW It was the parson who now broke in.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NOW It was the parson who now broke in.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading "Why do we sit here, lamenting that which cannot be helped?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Do you mean to give up, captain, and let her go?
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Do you mean to give up, captain, and let her go?
not any; not one
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They shall not find a foot of ground that will protect them!
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading NOW It was the parson who now broke in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading NOW It was the parson who now broke in.
pretty-faced
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From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading They shall not find a foot of ground that will protect them!
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading They shall not find a foot of ground that will protect them!
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
be seated
From this reading "Why do we sit here, lamenting that which cannot be helped?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why do we sit here, lamenting that which cannot be helped?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NOW It was the parson who now broke in.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They shall not find a foot of ground that will protect them!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Do you mean to give up, captain, and let her go?
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Do you mean to give up, captain, and let her go?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NOW It was the parson who now broke in.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Why do we sit here, lamenting that which cannot be helped?
(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 Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Why do we sit here, lamenting that which cannot be helped?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
which person or people
From this reading NOW It was the parson who now broke in.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do we sit here, lamenting that which cannot be helped?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you settle down to toil in the diggings, giving her no further thought, while this pretty-faced lieutenant is chuckling over the clever manner by which he fooled you as well as us--" "No!" fairly shouted the roused parent; "I will follow them to the ends of the earth!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you mean to give up, captain, and let her go?
