used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "If you refer to this boy as your relative, I say he is dishonest," answered Dave, stoutly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "If you refer to this boy as your relative, I say he is dishonest," answered Dave, stoutly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They looked at the old man and then at Nick Jasniff.
the two together, not just one
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
a youthful male person
From this reading "If you refer to this boy as your relative, I say he is dishonest," answered Dave, stoutly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
Dave
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From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
dishonestadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɑːnəst/
deceptive or fraudulent; disposed to cheat or defraud or deceive
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The latter turned pale and seemed thoroughly ill at ease.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If you refer to this boy as your relative, I say he is dishonest," answered Dave, stoutly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you refer to this boy as your relative, I say he is dishonest," answered Dave, stoutly.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading The latter turned pale and seemed thoroughly ill at ease.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
Jasniff
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From this reading They looked at the old man and then at Nick Jasniff.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter turned pale and seemed thoroughly ill at ease.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked at the old man and then at Nick Jasniff.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They looked at the old man and then at Nick Jasniff.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
a particular point in time
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading They looked at the old man and then at Nick Jasniff.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They looked at the old man and then at Nick Jasniff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The latter turned pale and seemed thoroughly ill at ease.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading "If you refer to this boy as your relative, I say he is dishonest," answered Dave, stoutly.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
express in words
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The latter turned pale and seemed thoroughly ill at ease.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading "If you refer to this boy as your relative, I say he is dishonest," answered Dave, stoutly.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They looked at the old man and then at Nick Jasniff.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked at the old man and then at Nick Jasniff.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If you refer to this boy as your relative, I say he is dishonest," answered Dave, stoutly.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The latter turned pale and seemed thoroughly ill at ease.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The latter turned pale and seemed thoroughly ill at ease.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ON THE NORTH SEA Both Dave and his chum were startled by the sudden interruption, and for the moment did not know what to say.
which person or people
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you refer to this boy as your relative, I say he is dishonest," answered Dave, stoutly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you refer to this boy as your relative, I say he is dishonest," answered Dave, stoutly.
youth'snounUS /juːθs/
possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Who says a relative of mine is dishonest?" repeated the old man, and now he strode up to Dave and raised the cane over the youth's head.
