used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
react verbally
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
corporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What's he done for me?"
at any time
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
a message received and understood
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
a boy or man
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What's he done for me?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
caught or fixed
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
express in words
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
thwacknoun
a hard blow with a flat object
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "A good friend we have both got, that I can tell you, for ever since the fight, when I stuck up for you and beat that ruffian, this Mr. Benjamin has never forgotten us.
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From this reading What's he done for me?"
at the time that
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
which person or people
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then he struck the calf of his leg a sounding thwack with his cane and gave the information which he had asked for.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Facing a Difficulty "Here you are, my lad," said the sergeant, when he brought the news of the impending change to Owen.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading He put the question to the youthful corporal, who stood at attention before him, as if he expected the lad to be able to answer.
