used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
(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 "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "My dear child!" exclaimed his mother.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear child!" exclaimed his mother.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading It was with much difficulty that Herr Schuler restrained his smiles.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "My dear child!" exclaimed his mother.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
the act of departing
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading It was with much difficulty that Herr Schuler restrained his smiles.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with much difficulty that Herr Schuler restrained his smiles.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
discontinued temporarily
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with much difficulty that Herr Schuler restrained his smiles.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
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 "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was with much difficulty that Herr Schuler restrained his smiles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
Nanette
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From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
by chance
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading It was with much difficulty that Herr Schuler restrained his smiles.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
Schuler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was with much difficulty that Herr Schuler restrained his smiles.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading It was with much difficulty that Herr Schuler restrained his smiles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
in the near future
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
switchingnounUS /ˈswɪtʃɪŋ/
the act of changing one thing or position for another
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
express in words
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with much difficulty that Herr Schuler restrained his smiles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rick hurried home in high spirits, to tell his mother and Nanette that he was getting on so well that Herr Schuler was going to begin switching him with his long stick, to teach him some things that he could not learn out of books.
the act of using
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with much difficulty that Herr Schuler restrained his smiles.
(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, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Very well: perhaps there are some things that you will learn better by the use of my long stick, than you will from books or lectures; so look out for a whipping soon."
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with much difficulty that Herr Schuler restrained his smiles.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, well, Rick! if you are really willing"— "Willing!" interrupted Rick, "I am in a great hurry."
