used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And you too, Larry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
the two together, not just one
From this reading You both deserve a sound thrashing for the fright you have given us."
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading You both deserve a sound thrashing for the fright you have given us."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You both deserve a sound thrashing for the fright you have given us."
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading You both deserve a sound thrashing for the fright you have given us."
made afraid
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading You both deserve a sound thrashing for the fright you have given us."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
Larry
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From this reading "And you too, Larry.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
oughtn't
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From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
only a very short time before
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
term of address for a man
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
a male human offspring
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading You both deserve a sound thrashing for the fright you have given us."
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You both deserve a sound thrashing for the fright you have given us."
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They may have frightened you, sir," the officer said; "but assuredly, I owe my life to these brave lads.
thrashingnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading You both deserve a sound thrashing for the fright you have given us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And you too, Larry.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You both deserve a sound thrashing for the fright you have given us."
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
but in spite of that
From this reading I have scarcely thanked them yet, for indeed, until I felt my foot on the rock, I had but small hopes of reaching shore safely in that cock boat of theirs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Walter," his father exclaimed as he embraced his son, as he scrambled on shore, "you have behaved like a hero, indeed, but you oughtn't to have done it.
