used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I didn't think of your getting down that way, old fellow," said the lad, after a moment's reflection.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
abominableadjectiveUS /əˈbɑːmənəbəl/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I didn't think of your getting down that way, old fellow," said the lad, after a moment's reflection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I've got another plan in my noddle-- a better one than yours I think."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I've got another plan in my noddle-- a better one than yours I think."
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
make calm or still
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Why, how can I move?
can't
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From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
an occurrence of something
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
a state at a particular time
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't think of your getting down that way, old fellow," said the lad, after a moment's reflection.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
Eric
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From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
a boy or man
From this reading "I didn't think of your getting down that way, old fellow," said the lad, after a moment's reflection.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I've got another plan in my noddle-- a better one than yours I think."
only a very short time before
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
how
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From this reading "Why, how can I move?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, how can I move?
I've
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From this reading "I've got another plan in my noddle-- a better one than yours I think."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
a boy or man
From this reading "I didn't think of your getting down that way, old fellow," said the lad, after a moment's reflection.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
limbnounUS /lɪm/
one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "I didn't think of your getting down that way, old fellow," said the lad, after a moment's reflection.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Why, how can I move?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I've got another plan in my noddle-- a better one than yours I think."
absolutely essential
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
noddlenoun
an informal British expression for head or mind
From this reading "I've got another plan in my noddle-- a better one than yours I think."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I didn't think of your getting down that way, old fellow," said the lad, after a moment's reflection.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I've got another plan in my noddle-- a better one than yours I think."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "I've got another plan in my noddle-- a better one than yours I think."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "I didn't think of your getting down that way, old fellow," said the lad, after a moment's reflection.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
express in words
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I've got another plan in my noddle-- a better one than yours I think."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
tussock-grass
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From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I didn't think of your getting down that way, old fellow," said the lad, after a moment's reflection.
at the time that
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, how can I move?
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
won't
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From this reading "Oh, no, that won't be necessary," said Eric, glad that his brother seemed to be getting more like his old calm self and able to look matters in the face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you think I shall be able to climb down that abominable tussock-grass ladder in this condition, especially when I was hardly able to manage it while sound in wind and limb--which I can't say is the case at present?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I didn't think of your getting down that way, old fellow," said the lad, after a moment's reflection.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "I've got another plan in my noddle-- a better one than yours I think."
