aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading You tempted me, my lad, and I'm afraid I tempted you; but no more of it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
(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 I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
a youthful male person
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
terminate
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
don't
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From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
an opposing military force
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
the act of departing
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
I'm
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From this reading You tempted me, my lad, and I'm afraid I tempted you; but no more of it.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
isn't
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From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
a boy or man
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You tempted me, my lad, and I'm afraid I tempted you; but no more of it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
not any; not one
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
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 "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
serriedadjective
(especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
shouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose I liked it, for it put me in mind of the old days; but I seem to have come to myself like and know better now.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading You tempted me, my lad, and I'm afraid I tempted you; but no more of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Nay, my lad," sighed the old warrior; "that was all very grand, but I don't know what I could have been thinking about to let you persuade me to teach you what I did, all going against the master's orders as it was.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'm sorry for what's done, and the best way to be sorry for it is to own up and never do so any more."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No, it isn't," cried the boy, impatiently, "and you shall go on teaching me about all the fighting and the men's shields being all linked together so that the enemy shouldn't break through the serried ranks."
