used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HAPPY ENDING.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
(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 Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
any thing at all
From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
someone who is a detective
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
don't
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From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
ENDINGnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading A HAPPY ENDING.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
forbore
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From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
good-for-nothingnoun
an idle worthless person
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
greenhornnoun
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A HAPPY ENDING.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
I'll
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From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
oathsnounUS /oʊðz/
plural of “oath” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
oatsnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
retaliateverbUS /rɪˈtælieɪt/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
except for; apart from
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
express in words
From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
skulkingnounUS /ˈskʌlkɪŋ/
evading duty or work by pretending to be incapacitated
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
smooth-tonguedadjective
artfully persuasive in speech
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
express a supposition
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
wenchnounUS /wentʃ/
informal terms for a (young) woman
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
at the time that
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading But Dick poured out such a volley of oaths, that John wisely forbore to say anything further.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "YOU skulking good-for-nothing greenhorn! go and beg on the streets if you will, for I'll never raise my hand to save you from starvation," roared Dick Greenwood, when a few hours later John told him he intended returning to Melbourne.
you'll
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From this reading Finding he could not provoke John to retaliate, Dick sneered: "I suppose now you've sown your wild oats, and got all you could out of me, you'll be sending for that smooth-tongued, virtuous wench to come out and help you keep straight, for such a poor weak fool as you'll never do without some one to look after you; but see if I don't let her know a few of your nice little secrets."
you've
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From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I quite believe that, Dick, for you've done your best to bring me to it," replied John.
