used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
Alex
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From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
in addition
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
broad-axe
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From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
Enoch
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From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
I'll
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From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
the act of departing
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
engage in
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
a form of address for a man
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
pigeon-shooting
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From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
RAFTnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading THE RAFT.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
stipulatedverbUS /ˈstɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
carry out
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAFT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Seth stipulated, however, that but one of them should go pigeon-shooting at a time, thus leaving two to guard him.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boys also took their guns, and thus he was protected by ten or twelve rifles.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The children prevailed upon Mr. Seth to make the raft, with much less difficulty than they had anticipated, and likewise obtained the aid of Harry, Alex, and Enoch.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Uncle Seth," said Harry, "I'll take my broad-axe along; for, if I am to stay by you, I might as well help."
