used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Didn't know as young gen'lemen took to stealing boats altogether."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
Aye
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From this reading "Aye.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Didn't know as young gen'lemen took to stealing boats altogether."
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
Didn't
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From this reading Didn't know as young gen'lemen took to stealing boats altogether."
Dunno
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From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
gen'leman
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From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
gen'lemen
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From this reading Didn't know as young gen'lemen took to stealing boats altogether."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
I'll
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From this reading "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
I'm
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From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Didn't know as young gen'lemen took to stealing boats altogether."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
ring-bolt
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From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
a strong line
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
express in words
From this reading "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
smugglernounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Didn't know as young gen'lemen took to stealing boats altogether."
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Didn't know as young gen'lemen took to stealing boats altogether."
Vince
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From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
(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 "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You dare to say we stole the boat, and I'll--" "Well, you took it right away, anyhow.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Dunno 'bout proud, young gen'leman; but I'm precious glad to get my boat back."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your boat back!" cried Vince, as one of the smuggler crew made fast a rope to the ring-bolt in their stern.
