used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This roused a spirit of indignation in Charlie, which gave strength to his arm and vigour to his action.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
anew
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading This roused a spirit of indignation in Charlie, which gave strength to his arm and vigour to his action.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
beaknounUS /biːk/
beaklike mouth of animals other than birds (e.g., turtles)
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
exhale hard
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
bulbnounUS /bʌlb/
a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
bystandersnounUS /ˈbaɪstændərz/
plural of “bystander” — a nonparticipant spectator
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
Charlie
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From this reading This roused a spirit of indignation in Charlie, which gave strength to his arm and vigour to his action.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
at any time
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
ex-pugilist
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From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading This roused a spirit of indignation in Charlie, which gave strength to his arm and vigour to his action.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
hammytoor
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From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading This roused a spirit of indignation in Charlie, which gave strength to his arm and vigour to his action.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
juvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
on the contrary
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading This roused a spirit of indignation in Charlie, which gave strength to his arm and vigour to his action.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading This roused a spirit of indignation in Charlie, which gave strength to his arm and vigour to his action.
stingernounUS /ˈstɪŋər/
a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
stingersnounUS /ˈstɪŋərz/
plural of “stinger” — a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
StokernounUS /ˈstoʊkər/
Irish writer of the horror novel about Dracula (1847-1912)
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading This roused a spirit of indignation in Charlie, which gave strength to his arm and vigour to his action.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
carry out
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seeing this, Stoker descended to mean practices, and in his next assault attempted, and with partial success, to hit below the belt.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
unscathedadjectiveUS /ənˈskeɪðd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Again the ex-pugilist paused for breath, and again the "hammytoor" stood up before him, smiling more grimly than ever--panting a little, it is true, but quite unscathed about the face, for he had guarded it with great care although he had received some rather severe body blows.
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading This roused a spirit of indignation in Charlie, which gave strength to his arm and vigour to his action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The owner of the beak felt it so keenly, that he lost temper and made another savage assault, which was met in much the same way, with this difference, that his opponent delivered several more stingers on the unfortunate beak, which after that would have been more correctly described as a bulb.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you _will_ have it--_take_ it!" he exclaimed, and shot forth a blow which one of the juvenile bystanders described as a "stinger on the beak!"
