used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His anonymous and unpleasant communications had not been threats or warnings, but taunts.
anonymousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːnəməs/
having no known name or identity or known source
From this reading His anonymous and unpleasant communications had not been threats or warnings, but taunts.
appendagenounUS /əˈpendɪdʒ/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
apron-string
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From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
being joined in close association
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
BaringnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
the removal of covering
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His anonymous and unpleasant communications had not been threats or warnings, but taunts.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading Herbert, bending over a garden-bed, heard from the woodland a shrill “Mammy’s boy!
a youthful male person
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His anonymous and unpleasant communications had not been threats or warnings, but taunts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
communicationsnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃənz/
the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)
From this reading His anonymous and unpleasant communications had not been threats or warnings, but taunts.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Herbert, bending over a garden-bed, heard from the woodland a shrill “Mammy’s boy!
garden-bed
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From this reading Herbert, bending over a garden-bed, heard from the woodland a shrill “Mammy’s boy!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His anonymous and unpleasant communications had not been threats or warnings, but taunts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Herbert, bending over a garden-bed, heard from the woodland a shrill “Mammy’s boy!
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The taunts were never uttered when Elizabeth was within hearing.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
MAMMY'S
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From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
mountaineersnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪrz/
plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The taunts were never uttered when Elizabeth was within hearing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His anonymous and unpleasant communications had not been threats or warnings, but taunts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Herbert, bending over a garden-bed, heard from the woodland a shrill “Mammy’s boy!
established beyond doubt
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
proverbialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/
of or relating to or resembling or expressed in a proverb
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading Herbert, bending over a garden-bed, heard from the woodland a shrill “Mammy’s boy!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
tauntsnounUS /tɔːnts/
plural of “taunt” — aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing
From this reading His anonymous and unpleasant communications had not been threats or warnings, but taunts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading His anonymous and unpleasant communications had not been threats or warnings, but taunts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading His anonymous and unpleasant communications had not been threats or warnings, but taunts.
communicated in words
From this reading The taunts were never uttered when Elizabeth was within hearing.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading His anonymous and unpleasant communications had not been threats or warnings, but taunts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The taunts were never uttered when Elizabeth was within hearing.
at the time that
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The taunts were never uttered when Elizabeth was within hearing.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Herbert, bending over a garden-bed, heard from the woodland a shrill “Mammy’s boy!
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading “MAMMY’S BOY” Herbert Scott was not a coward--indeed, his errand, deep in the woods above the Baring house on the afternoon when Colonel Thomas came to see Elizabeth, proved him courageous.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The mountaineers seemed to have come to the conclusion that he was worth nothing, that he was a mere appendage attached to the proverbial apron-string of his sister.
