used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
bleedingnounUS /ˈbliːdɪŋ/
the flow of blood from a ruptured blood vessel
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
boat-raceverb
participate in a boat race
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
a youthful male person
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading His mettle was up, he was not the Reverend William Rufus Holly, missionary, but Billy Rufus, the champion cricketer, the sportsman playing a long game.
cricket-field
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From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
cricketernoun
an athlete who plays cricket
From this reading His mettle was up, he was not the Reverend William Rufus Holly, missionary, but Billy Rufus, the champion cricketer, the sportsman playing a long game.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
characterized by great determination
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading His mettle was up, he was not the Reverend William Rufus Holly, missionary, but Billy Rufus, the champion cricketer, the sportsman playing a long game.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
hallooverb
urge on with shouts
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mettle was up, he was not the Reverend William Rufus Holly, missionary, but Billy Rufus, the champion cricketer, the sportsman playing a long game.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
HollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading His mettle was up, he was not the Reverend William Rufus Holly, missionary, but Billy Rufus, the champion cricketer, the sportsman playing a long game.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
immediately past
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His mettle was up, he was not the Reverend William Rufus Holly, missionary, but Billy Rufus, the champion cricketer, the sportsman playing a long game.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading His mettle was up, he was not the Reverend William Rufus Holly, missionary, but Billy Rufus, the champion cricketer, the sportsman playing a long game.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading His mettle was up, he was not the Reverend William Rufus Holly, missionary, but Billy Rufus, the champion cricketer, the sportsman playing a long game.
not any; not one
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading His mettle was up, he was not the Reverend William Rufus Holly, missionary, but Billy Rufus, the champion cricketer, the sportsman playing a long game.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading His mettle was up, he was not the Reverend William Rufus Holly, missionary, but Billy Rufus, the champion cricketer, the sportsman playing a long game.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
Rufus
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From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
TasselnounUS /ˈtæsəl/
adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
up to a particular time
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
(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 The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
at the time that
From this reading His face had lost its roses, and it was set and determined, but there was no look of fear upon it, nor did his heart sink when a cry of triumph went up from the crowd on the banks.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
which person or people
From this reading Silver Tassel reached the boy, who was bruised and bleeding and at his last gasp, and, throwing an arm round him, struck out for the shore.
William
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From this reading His mettle was up, he was not the Reverend William Rufus Holly, missionary, but Billy Rufus, the champion cricketer, the sportsman playing a long game.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Billy Rufus set his teeth and lay down to his work like a sportsman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The white man knew by old experience in the cricket-field and in many a boat-race that it is well not to halloo till you are out of the woods.
