used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
chattered
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From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
else
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From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
a boy or man
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HURRAH FOR TONY!
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
a man of refinement
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
only a very short time before
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
HURRAHnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading HURRAH FOR TONY!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
express in speech
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rest of her boys had been sent to conduct the lady and gentleman to the nearest house, and render them such assistance as they might require.
TONY
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From this reading HURRAH FOR TONY!
hard to endure
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
at the time that
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I am very wet and cold, whatever else I may be," replied Tony, trying to laugh, while his teeth chattered so that he could hardly speak.
which person or people
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are a brave fellow, Tony!" said Frank, warmly, as he grasped the wet hand of his friend.
Zephyr's
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From this reading Tony and his six companions, who had been with him in the river, stood on the rocks shivering with cold, when the Zephyr's crew landed.
