used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am wanted on deck now, so take my advice; bear it like a man.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading I am wanted on deck now, so take my advice; bear it like a man.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am wanted on deck now, so take my advice; bear it like a man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
have
From this reading I am wanted on deck now, so take my advice; bear it like a man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading I am wanted on deck now, so take my advice; bear it like a man.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
Fitz
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From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
half-an-hour
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From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
be the source of pain
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
a boy or man
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am wanted on deck now, so take my advice; bear it like a man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I am wanted on deck now, so take my advice; bear it like a man.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I am wanted on deck now, so take my advice; bear it like a man.
and nothing more
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
Poole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
express in words
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
a male human offspring
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
express in speech
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
carry out
From this reading I am wanted on deck now, so take my advice; bear it like a man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I am wanted on deck now, so take my advice; bear it like a man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There, my lad," said the skipper, rising, "I was obliged to speak out plainly.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading Fitz turned away his head so that neither father nor son could see the workings of his face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here, Poole, I want you for half-an-hour or so, and I dare say Mr Burnett would like to have a bit of a think to himself."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have hurt you, I know, but it has only been like the surgeon, to do you good.
