used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
(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 All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
casknounUS /kæsk/
the quantity a cask will hold
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
five-shillin
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From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
HepadjectiveUS /hep/
informed about the latest trends
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
I've
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From this reading "Well," he resumed, "I've said it, an' I'll stick to it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well," he resumed, "I've said it, an' I'll stick to it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
the sound of laughing
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
engage in
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
nine-gallon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
owd
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From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
pretensionsnounUS /prəˈtenʃənz/
plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading "Well," he resumed, "I've said it, an' I'll stick to it.
right-about
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From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," he resumed, "I've said it, an' I'll stick to it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
in the near future
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "Well," he resumed, "I've said it, an' I'll stick to it.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
to-donounUS /ˌtuːˈduː/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
ullnoun
(Norse mythology) one of the Aesir known for his beauty and skill with bow and skis; son of Sif and stepson of Thor
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
precisely as stated
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
at the time that
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was general laughter at this statement, which nearly every one present hastened to deny.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The din at this point reached such a height that Mrs. Jack hastened in from the back premises to inquire what was to-do, and Ted himself was obliged to hammer on the table with his knuckles before he could make himself heard.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All agreed that were Ted to urge his pretensions he would be very soon sent to the right-about.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, then," cried Ted when the uproar had somewhat subsided, "I'll bet you a nine-gallon cask of owd Jack's best to a five-shillin' bit that Margaret Hep. an' me 'ull be shouted before the month's out."
