used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I can't bring her to, I'm no sailor," answered the young ruffian coolly.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
can't
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From this reading "I can't bring her to, I'm no sailor," answered the young ruffian coolly.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading "I can't bring her to, I'm no sailor," answered the young ruffian coolly.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't push your friend overboard; he fell.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Madge regarded the stranger with horrified eyes.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading "I didn't push your friend overboard; he fell.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I didn't push your friend overboard; he fell.
the act of giving
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I didn't push your friend overboard; he fell.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading Madge regarded the stranger with horrified eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't bring her to, I'm no sailor," answered the young ruffian coolly.
I'm
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From this reading "I can't bring her to, I'm no sailor," answered the young ruffian coolly.
imperiouslyadverb
in an imperious manner
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
Madge
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From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
not any; not one
From this reading "I can't bring her to, I'm no sailor," answered the young ruffian coolly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading "I didn't push your friend overboard; he fell.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading "I didn't push your friend overboard; he fell.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Madge regarded the stranger with horrified eyes.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "I can't bring her to, I'm no sailor," answered the young ruffian coolly.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "I can't bring her to, I'm no sailor," answered the young ruffian coolly.
having a supporting base
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
in or at that place or location
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
tillernounUS /ˈtɪlər/
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
which person or people
From this reading A BRAVE FIGHT "Bring her to!" cried Madge imperiously, starting toward the stranger, who now stood by the tiller.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Madge regarded the stranger with horrified eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I can't bring her to, I'm no sailor," answered the young ruffian coolly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I didn't push your friend overboard; he fell.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading You had better sail the boat yourself instead of standing there giving me orders."
