used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
ARGUESverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːz/
third-person singular of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
Can't
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From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
DORNWOOD
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From this reading DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION.
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 DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
How
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From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
impromptunounUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːmptuː/
an extemporaneous speech or remark
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
Ludlow
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From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
mindingverbUS /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “mind” — be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
not any; not one
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION.
any competition
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DORY DORNWOOD ARGUES THE QUESTION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Can't we give them three cheers, Dory?" inquired Ben Ludlow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No cheers, fellows," replied Dory, shaking his head to emphasize his decision.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
Windham
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From this reading "How did we do it, Dory?" asked Life Windham, utterly astonished at the result of the impromptu race, as were all the other members of the crew.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "We did it by minding our own business," replied the coxswain, as much pleased as though he had won a rich prize.
