used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
(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 "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because I don't know what Fitz Burnett will think."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading "Because I don't know what Fitz Burnett will think."
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
don't
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From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
drilledadjectiveUS /drɪld/
trained in a skill by repetitious practice
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
divisible by two
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
Fitz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Because I don't know what Fitz Burnett will think."
hackedverbUS /hækt/
past form of “hack” — cut with a hacking tool
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Because I don't know what Fitz Burnett will think."
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
loatheverbUS /loʊð/
find repugnant
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
middy's
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From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
Poole
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From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
express in words
From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Because I don't know what Fitz Burnett will think."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
a shaky motion
From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Not even a blank cartridge, my boy," said the skipper, laying his hand upon the middy's shoulder.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Because I don't know what Fitz Burnett will think."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not, my boy?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If it comes to it--and I am afraid it will--" "I say, father, don't talk of trembling and being afraid!" said Poole reproachfully.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I loathe it, and I feel all of a shiver at the thought of my brave lads being drilled with bullets or hacked with knives.
