used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "But I am afraid that three against two dozen or more will make a poor showing."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "But I am afraid that three against two dozen or more will make a poor showing."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But I am afraid that three against two dozen or more will make a poor showing."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
move towards
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
Barrell
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From this reading "That is true," came from Doctor Barrell.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
Broadbeam
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From this reading "It certainly looks like it," muttered Captain Broadbeam, grimly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "That is true," came from Doctor Barrell.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
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an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "It certainly looks like it," muttered Captain Broadbeam, grimly.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It certainly looks like it," muttered Captain Broadbeam, grimly.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
Dave
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From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "That is true," came from Doctor Barrell.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "But I am afraid that three against two dozen or more will make a poor showing."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "That is true," came from Doctor Barrell.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading "It certainly looks like it," muttered Captain Broadbeam, grimly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I am afraid that three against two dozen or more will make a poor showing."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is true," came from Doctor Barrell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It certainly looks like it," muttered Captain Broadbeam, grimly.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
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plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It certainly looks like it," muttered Captain Broadbeam, grimly.
engage in
From this reading "But I am afraid that three against two dozen or more will make a poor showing."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "It certainly looks like it," muttered Captain Broadbeam, grimly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
on one occasion
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But I am afraid that three against two dozen or more will make a poor showing."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "But I am afraid that three against two dozen or more will make a poor showing."
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
transport commercially
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "But I am afraid that three against two dozen or more will make a poor showing."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is true," came from Doctor Barrell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "But I am afraid that three against two dozen or more will make a poor showing."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That is true," came from Doctor Barrell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
(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 "Well, a man can die but once, and we had better fight to the bitter end."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But I am afraid that three against two dozen or more will make a poor showing."
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE SHIP ONCE MORE "We are in for it now!" cried Dave, as he watched the approach of the two war canoes loaded down with savages.
