Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was the work of an instant to lift it, and raise it in a menacing position.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He was a brutal-looking fellow, but was no larger than Dodger, who was as tall as the majority of men.

a club used as a weapon

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

a youthful male person

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

lacking funds

From this reading The discomfited villain broke into a volley of oaths, and proceeded to pick himself up.

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From this reading He was a brutal-looking fellow, but was no larger than Dodger, who was as tall as the majority of men.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was a brutal-looking fellow, but was no larger than Dodger, who was as tall as the majority of men.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

people who are defeated

From this reading The discomfited villain broke into a volley of oaths, and proceeded to pick himself up.

a shifty deceptive person

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

a boy or man

From this reading He was a brutal-looking fellow, but was no larger than Dodger, who was as tall as the majority of men.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

brought together in one place

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

rash impulsiveness

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Just In Time.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading It was the work of an instant to lift it, and raise it in a menacing position.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The discomfited villain broke into a volley of oaths, and proceeded to pick himself up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the work of an instant to lift it, and raise it in a menacing position.

and nothing more

From this reading Just In Time.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading He was a brutal-looking fellow, but was no larger than Dodger, who was as tall as the majority of men.

raise from a lower to a higher position

From this reading It was the work of an instant to lift it, and raise it in a menacing position.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading He was a brutal-looking fellow, but was no larger than Dodger, who was as tall as the majority of men.

the force of workers available

From this reading He was a brutal-looking fellow, but was no larger than Dodger, who was as tall as the majority of men.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading It was the work of an instant to lift it, and raise it in a menacing position.

not any; not one

From this reading He was a brutal-looking fellow, but was no larger than Dodger, who was as tall as the majority of men.

plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading The discomfited villain broke into a volley of oaths, and proceeded to pick himself up.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the work of an instant to lift it, and raise it in a menacing position.

above and across; more than

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

select carefully from a group

From this reading The discomfited villain broke into a volley of oaths, and proceeded to pick himself up.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was the work of an instant to lift it, and raise it in a menacing position.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The discomfited villain broke into a volley of oaths, and proceeded to pick himself up.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading It was the work of an instant to lift it, and raise it in a menacing position.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

dependable

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading He was a brutal-looking fellow, but was no larger than Dodger, who was as tall as the majority of men.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was a brutal-looking fellow, but was no larger than Dodger, who was as tall as the majority of men.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Just In Time.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was the work of an instant to lift it, and raise it in a menacing position.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading The discomfited villain broke into a volley of oaths, and proceeded to pick himself up.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading The discomfited villain broke into a volley of oaths, and proceeded to pick himself up.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

which person or people

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dodger, who was a strong, stout boy, gathered himself up and dashed against the ruffian with such impetuosity that he fell over his intended victim, and his bludgeon fell from his hand.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was the work of an instant to lift it, and raise it in a menacing position.