used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
(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 "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
ballyadjectiveUS /ˈbæli/
informal intensifiers
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
confined by bonds
From this reading IN HONOR BOUND.
lacking funds
From this reading "I object," George broke in.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "And that's no lie, either!" burst out Jimmy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
one or the other of two
From this reading "And that's no lie, either!" burst out Jimmy.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "I object," George broke in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading IN HONOR BOUND.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN HONOR BOUND.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "And that's no lie, either!" burst out Jimmy.
and nothing more
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "And that's no lie, either!" burst out Jimmy.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
a large number or amount
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
not any; not one
From this reading "And that's no lie, either!" burst out Jimmy.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "I object," George broke in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
and nothing more
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "And that's no lie, either!" burst out Jimmy.
arrange in a container
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
that's
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From this reading "And that's no lie, either!" burst out Jimmy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Lots of times the pack of us would have been in a bally lot of hot water only for the clever way you had of handling things."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you for the compliment," Jack said; "but there are just six of us, all told; and each one is as much entitled to your praise as I am."
