used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He raised the smith's shoulder as he spoke.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I knaw'd he couldn't be killed--not he."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
CockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading "I knaw'd it," said John Cock energetically.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
couldn't
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From this reading "I knaw'd he couldn't be killed--not he."
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
Donnithorne
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From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading "I knaw'd it," said John Cock energetically.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I knaw'd he couldn't be killed--not he."
he's
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From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knaw'd it," said John Cock energetically.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I knaw'd it," said John Cock energetically.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "I knaw'd it," said John Cock energetically.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "I knaw'd he couldn't be killed--not he."
knaw'd
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From this reading "I knaw'd it," said John Cock energetically.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
not any; not one
From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I knaw'd he couldn't be killed--not he."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
and nothing more
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He raised the smith's shoulder as he spoke.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I knaw'd it," said John Cock energetically.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He raised the smith's shoulder as he spoke.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading He raised the smith's shoulder as he spoke.
sparknounUS /spɑːrk/
a momentary flash of light
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He raised the smith's shoulder as he spoke.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
which person or people
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I trust that you may be right, Oliver," said old Mr Donnithorne, looking with much concern on the pale countenance of the poor smith, who still lay stretched out, with only a slight motion of the chest to prove that the vital spark had not been altogether extinguished.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No fear of him, he's sure to come round," replied Oliver; "come, lads, up with him on your backs."
