used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
almond-white
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From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
have
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
for the reason that
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
bed-time
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From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
Berserkernoun
one of the ancient Norse warriors legendary for working themselves into a frenzy before a battle and fighting with reckless savagery and insane fury
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
fearless and daring
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
for the most part
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
chubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌbi/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
combativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈbætɪv/
inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
Erling
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From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
divisible by two
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
at any time
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
be the source of pain
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
Laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
not any; not one
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
quotingverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
shynessnounUS /ˈʃaɪnəs/
a feeling of fear of embarrassment
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
Swankie
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From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When he is in this fighting mood he can even drive back Laddie, chiefly because the elder is far too chivalrous to hurt him.
a just detectable amount
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
war-whoop
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From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
Wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If you want to see what Laddie can really do, put the small gloves on him and let him go for Daddy.
at the time that
From this reading He is a sunny creature but combative sometimes, when he draws down his brows, sets his eyes, his chubby cheeks flush, and his lips go back from his almond-white teeth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I am Swankie the Berserker," says he, quoting out of his favourite "Erling the Bold," which Daddy reads aloud at bed-time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He has an advantage over Laddie, in that he suffers from no trace of shyness and is perfectly friendly in an instant with any one of every class of life, plunging straight into conversation with some such remark as "Can your Daddy give a war-whoop?" or "Were you ever chased by a bear?"
