used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Was it a Ratcliffe who killed father?" asked Ralph suddenly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Was it a Ratcliffe who killed father?" asked Ralph suddenly.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading But no more frolics yet awhile on the Lean Man’s land.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no more frolics yet awhile on the Lean Man’s land.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Was it a Ratcliffe who killed father?" asked Ralph suddenly.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
frolics
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But no more frolics yet awhile on the Lean Man’s land.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "If God spares thee, lad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If God spares thee, lad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Was it a Ratcliffe who killed father?" asked Ralph suddenly.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Was it a Ratcliffe who killed father?" asked Ralph suddenly.
a boy or man
From this reading "If God spares thee, lad.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But no more frolics yet awhile on the Lean Man’s land.
LeanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading But no more frolics yet awhile on the Lean Man’s land.
Man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But no more frolics yet awhile on the Lean Man’s land.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But no more frolics yet awhile on the Lean Man’s land.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
not any; not one
From this reading But no more frolics yet awhile on the Lean Man’s land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But no more frolics yet awhile on the Lean Man’s land.
oustverbUS /aʊst/
remove from a position or office
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
Ralph
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From this reading "Was it a Ratcliffe who killed father?" asked Ralph suddenly.
Ratcliffe
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From this reading "Was it a Ratcliffe who killed father?" asked Ralph suddenly.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
sparesnounUS /sperz/
plural of “spare” — an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
From this reading "If God spares thee, lad.
stiffenedverbUS /ˈstɪfənd/
past form of “stiffen” — become stiff or stiffer
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Was it a Ratcliffe who killed father?" asked Ralph suddenly.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But no more frolics yet awhile on the Lean Man’s land.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "If God spares thee, lad.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
push forcefully
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Was it a Ratcliffe who killed father?" asked Ralph suddenly.
which person or people
From this reading "Was it a Ratcliffe who killed father?" asked Ralph suddenly.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
but in spite of that
From this reading But no more frolics yet awhile on the Lean Man’s land.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They had no understanding of death, as yet, these youngsters; its sorrow glanced off from them, too vague and dark to oust their lads’ relish of a fight.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Ye must keep close to home, and I will teach you cut and thrust until your arms are stiffened."
