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From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FOUNDATION OF A FRIENDSHIP.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
Bell'snounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
Bristow
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From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
can't
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From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading And weather the storm he did—thanks to good nursing and a good constitution.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
Dr
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From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
at any time
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
figure-head
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From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
FOUNDATIONnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading THE FOUNDATION OF A FRIENDSHIP.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading THE FOUNDATION OF A FRIENDSHIP.
Gatehousenoun
a house built at a gateway; usually the gatekeeper's residence
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And weather the storm he did—thanks to good nursing and a good constitution.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And weather the storm he did—thanks to good nursing and a good constitution.
he'll
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From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
he's
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From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
hullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
go away from a place
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
Lionel
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From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading And weather the storm he did—thanks to good nursing and a good constitution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOUNDATION OF A FRIENDSHIP.
prognosticationsnounUS /prɑːɡˌnɑːstəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “prognostication” — a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading And weather the storm he did—thanks to good nursing and a good constitution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOUNDATION OF A FRIENDSHIP.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
male cat
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
precisely as stated
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading “And his figure-head has certainly been terribly knocked about, but he’s an A 1 craft, and I can’t help thinking that he’ll weather the storm.”
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
which person or people
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading “I did not think his hull was quite so badly damaged as it is,” said the worthy doctor, who had formerly been in the navy, to Lionel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Notwithstanding Dr. Bell’s hopeful prognostications, it seemed very doubtful whether Mr. Tom Bristow would ever leave Gatehouse Farm alive.
