used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
(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 "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Still, we could not help hoping that the child was safe.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
HappilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
he's
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From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Still, we could not help hoping that the child was safe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Still, we could not help hoping that the child was safe.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
Hugh
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From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
in motion
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Still, we could not help hoping that the child was safe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, we could not help hoping that the child was safe.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
up to a particular time
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack therefore did his best to keep him talking till our friends should come from the Hull.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
precisely as stated
From this reading Happily, the poor creature was very fond of keeping his tongue moving, as other people with a limited supply of brains are apt to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
in or at the place that
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
wot
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From this reading "Oh, he's all right, and happy as he can be, I wot," said Dicky, with a grin, which made us doubt the truth of his assertion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Our fear now, however, was that the idiot would escape from us before we could ascertain whether or not he really did know where little Hugh was.
