used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
anew
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
belligerentadjectiveUS /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
BOUNTYnounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
eternitynounUS /ɪˈtɜːrnəti/
time without end
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
Frisco
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From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
half-strangled
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From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
lengthenverbUS /ˈleŋθən/
make longer
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
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 AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
OverwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
PetnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
punishmentsnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənts/
plural of “punishment” — the act of punishing
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading The arms about his neck relaxed, but he held the child to him.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
except for; apart from
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not for an instant did the temptation come to him to release her that he might the more surely save himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
UNAPPRECIATEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
not likely to be rewarded
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Overwhelmed again and again by the waves, each time he emerged with her tight against his breast; half-strangled, he continued to fight on.
withstoodverbUS /wɪθˈstʊd/
inflected form of “withstand” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading AN UNAPPRECIATED BOUNTY In the prime of his belligerent career the Pet of 'Frisco had undergone many fierce contests and withstood some terrible punishments, but never had he undertaken a task calling for greater courage and power of endurance than the one he had this night voluntarily assumed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Dashed about by the seas, he yet managed to keep to the surface; minutes seemed to lengthen into eternity; many times he called out loudly.
