used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
anew
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UPSETTING OF THE MONKEY, AND ITS LESSON.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
(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 “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
Bolly
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From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “The Monkey has upset!” exclaimed Dory, considerably excited by the catastrophe.
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From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading “The Monkey has upset!” exclaimed Dory, considerably excited by the catastrophe.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading “The Monkey has upset!” exclaimed Dory, considerably excited by the catastrophe.
characterized by great determination
From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading “The Monkey has upset!” exclaimed Dory, considerably excited by the catastrophe.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading “The Monkey has upset!” exclaimed Dory, considerably excited by the catastrophe.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “The Monkey has upset!” exclaimed Dory, considerably excited by the catastrophe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The Monkey has upset!” exclaimed Dory, considerably excited by the catastrophe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE UPSETTING OF THE MONKEY, AND ITS LESSON.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
a unit of instruction
From this reading THE UPSETTING OF THE MONKEY, AND ITS LESSON.
engage in
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
MONKEYnounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading THE UPSETTING OF THE MONKEY, AND ITS LESSON.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE UPSETTING OF THE MONKEY, AND ITS LESSON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
sailboatnounUS /ˈseɪlboʊt/
a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
carry out
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UPSETTING OF THE MONKEY, AND ITS LESSON.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
tillernounUS /ˈtɪlər/
a shoot that sprouts from the base of a grass
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
hard to endure
From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading “The Monkey has upset!” exclaimed Dory, considerably excited by the catastrophe.
UPSETTINGadjectiveUS /əpˈsetɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading THE UPSETTING OF THE MONKEY, AND ITS LESSON.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Bolly is determined to drown himself, and he will do it if he keeps on trying.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I did not think he had pluck enough to go out in a sailboat again without a skipper.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You had better take the helm, Dory, for we can’t wait to make any mistakes,” added Oscar, as he gave the tiller to the skipper.
