used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
antagonistsnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəsts/
plural of “antagonist” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Slack away, mates!"
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "I should think not, whether they're Mynheers or Mounseers," cried Ben.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I should think not, whether they're Mynheers or Mounseers," cried Ben.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
haplessadjectiveUS /ˈhæpləs/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should think not, whether they're Mynheers or Mounseers," cried Ben.
I'm
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From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
jacketsnounUS /ˈdʒækɪts/
plural of “jacket” — a short coat
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
engage in
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Slack away, mates!"
the force of workers available
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
and nothing more
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
Mounseers
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From this reading "I should think not, whether they're Mynheers or Mounseers," cried Ben.
Mynheers
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From this reading "I should think not, whether they're Mynheers or Mounseers," cried Ben.
not any; not one
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I should think not, whether they're Mynheers or Mounseers," cried Ben.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
Rayner
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From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should think not, whether they're Mynheers or Mounseers," cried Ben.
SlackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading Slack away, mates!"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
express in words
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
they're
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From this reading "I should think not, whether they're Mynheers or Mounseers," cried Ben.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I should think not, whether they're Mynheers or Mounseers," cried Ben.
Thisbe's
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From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
hard to endure
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
we'll
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From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
accept gladly
From this reading "They're drowning, and want our help; so, whether enemies or friends, we'll try to haul as many of the poor fellows ashore as we can get hold of, and give them dry jackets, and a warm welcome afterwards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I should think not, whether they're Mynheers or Mounseers," cried Ben.
which person or people
From this reading Rayner did not tell the _Thisbe's_ men, who were trying to assist the hapless strangers, that they were their late antagonists.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He merely said, "They are Frenchmen, lads; but I'm sure that will make no difference to any of us."
