used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And are all the winzes bridged with a single plank in this way?"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "And are all the winzes bridged with a single plank in this way?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And are all the winzes bridged with a single plank in this way?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
the lower side of anything
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
bridgedverbUS /brɪdʒd/
past form of “bridge” — connect or reduce the distance between
From this reading "And are all the winzes bridged with a single plank in this way?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
can't
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From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
fathomsnounUS /ˈfæðəmz/
plural of “fathom” — a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
the act of retaining something
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
How
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From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "And, pray, how many such winzes are there in the mine?" asked Oliver.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And, pray, how many such winzes are there in the mine?" asked Oliver.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
not any; not one
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "And, pray, how many such winzes are there in the mine?" asked Oliver.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading "And are all the winzes bridged with a single plank in this way?"
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading "And, pray, how many such winzes are there in the mine?" asked Oliver.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
express in words
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading "And are all the winzes bridged with a single plank in this way?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
make steady
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "And, pray, how many such winzes are there in the mine?" asked Oliver.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "I dare say not," said the captain, "for the bottom is ten fathoms down, at the next level."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And, pray, how many such winzes are there in the mine?" asked Oliver.
they're
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From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "And are all the winzes bridged with a single plank in this way?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "And are all the winzes bridged with a single plank in this way?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
winzes
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From this reading "And are all the winzes bridged with a single plank in this way?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And are all the winzes bridged with a single plank in this way?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, no, some of 'em have two or three planks, but they're quite safe if you go steady."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "How deep does it go?" asked the youth, holding up his candle and peering in; "I can't see the bottom."
