used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
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 "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
(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 "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
can't
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From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
clothing in general
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
having made preparations
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
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 "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
and nothing more
From this reading JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
Ludlow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "We can't get hold of them," replied Ben, who was not disposed to renew the former discussion.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
shrugnounUS /ʃrʌɡ/
a gesture involving the shoulders
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
carry out
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Shall we steal theirs if we can get hold of them?" asked Dory.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
which person or people
From this reading "They have stolen our clothes!" shouted Ben Ludlow, who was the first to discover the mischief that had been done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Perhaps we can; we know where they are, and all we have to do is to go and take them," added the coxswain, with a smile and a shrug of the shoulders.
