used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
how long something has existed
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
Barton
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From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
a youthful male person
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Tom Newcombe could have been a witness of what had just taken place in the harbor, he would have been immensely delighted.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
DEBTnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading GOING IN DEBT.
greatly pleased
From this reading If Tom Newcombe could have been a witness of what had just taken place in the harbor, he would have been immensely delighted.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
fisher-boy
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From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
fisher-boy's
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From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING IN DEBT.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading If Tom Newcombe could have been a witness of what had just taken place in the harbor, he would have been immensely delighted.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading If Tom Newcombe could have been a witness of what had just taken place in the harbor, he would have been immensely delighted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOING IN DEBT.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
and nothing more
From this reading If Tom Newcombe could have been a witness of what had just taken place in the harbor, he would have been immensely delighted.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
a particular point in time
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
Newcombe
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From this reading If Tom Newcombe could have been a witness of what had just taken place in the harbor, he would have been immensely delighted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If Tom Newcombe could have been a witness of what had just taken place in the harbor, he would have been immensely delighted.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading If Tom Newcombe could have been a witness of what had just taken place in the harbor, he would have been immensely delighted.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
male cat
From this reading If Tom Newcombe could have been a witness of what had just taken place in the harbor, he would have been immensely delighted.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
precisely as stated
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading He thought it was a cowardly way of taking revenge upon a rival, and if the bully had been upon the wharf at that moment, he might have discovered, to his cost, that Bob's muscles were very strong, and his fists very hard.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
which person or people
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But a boy who can be guilty of so mean a trick is never possessed of a great deal of courage, and Sam was wise enough to keep out of the fisher-boy's way.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading If Tom Newcombe could have been a witness of what had just taken place in the harbor, he would have been immensely delighted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The fisher-boy would have been very different from most youngsters of his age, if he had not felt angry at Sam Barton for what he had done.
