used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
allers
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From this reading "I allers tries to explain myself as well as I can.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "You spoke just now of a ten-pound charge," I answered.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I'm allers pleased to instruct any of you young gentlemen when you asks civilly!"
any thing at all
From this reading Is there anything more you'd like to know, Master Vernon?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I'm allers pleased to instruct any of you young gentlemen when you asks civilly!"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I allers tries to explain myself as well as I can.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "You spoke just now of a ten-pound charge," I answered.
civillyadverbUS /ˈsɪvɪli/
in a civil manner
From this reading I'm allers pleased to instruct any of you young gentlemen when you asks civilly!"
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
conversationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəl/
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I allers tries to explain myself as well as I can.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading I'm allers pleased to instruct any of you young gentlemen when you asks civilly!"
gunnernounUS /ˈɡʌnər/
a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I allers tries to explain myself as well as I can.
I'm
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From this reading I'm allers pleased to instruct any of you young gentlemen when you asks civilly!"
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I'm allers pleased to instruct any of you young gentlemen when you asks civilly!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is there anything more you'd like to know, Master Vernon?
and nothing more
From this reading "You spoke just now of a ten-pound charge," I answered.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Is there anything more you'd like to know, Master Vernon?
Larkyns
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From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Is there anything more you'd like to know, Master Vernon?
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Is there anything more you'd like to know, Master Vernon?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Is there anything more you'd like to know, Master Vernon?
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I allers tries to explain myself as well as I can.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You spoke just now of a ten-pound charge," I answered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I'm allers pleased to instruct any of you young gentlemen when you asks civilly!"
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I'm allers pleased to instruct any of you young gentlemen when you asks civilly!"
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "You spoke just now of a ten-pound charge," I answered.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
ten-pound
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From this reading "You spoke just now of a ten-pound charge," I answered.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Is there anything more you'd like to know, Master Vernon?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "I allers tries to explain myself as well as I can.
Vernon
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From this reading Is there anything more you'd like to know, Master Vernon?
(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 "I allers tries to explain myself as well as I can.
at the time that
From this reading I'm allers pleased to instruct any of you young gentlemen when you asks civilly!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you, Mr Larkyns, for the compliment," said the gunner, taking the remark as a tribute to his conversational ability.
you'd
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From this reading Is there anything more you'd like to know, Master Vernon?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I'm allers pleased to instruct any of you young gentlemen when you asks civilly!"
