adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
Alma
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From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
bootynounUS /ˈbuːti/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
bringverbUS /brɪŋ/
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
coachingnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
the job of a professional coach
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
cookverbUS /kʊk/
prepare a hot meal
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
Derry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
despoiledadjective
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
evilnounUS /ˈiːvəl/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
fatenounUS /feɪt/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Fitzmaurice has studied hard and won honors, and wants to make a show with his oration, to please his father.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
Fitzmaurice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
graduatingverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
gratefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Fitzmaurice has studied hard and won honors, and wants to make a show with his oration, to please his father.
HarryverbUS /ˈheri/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Fitzmaurice has studied hard and won honors, and wants to make a show with his oration, to please his father.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
knockedverbUS /nɑːkt/
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
ladnounUS /læd/
a boy or man
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
lootedadjectiveUS /ˈluːtəd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Fitzmaurice has studied hard and won honors, and wants to make a show with his oration, to please his father.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
mightilyadverbUS /ˈmaɪtəli/
powerfully or vigorously
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
orationnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
perprepositionUS /pɜːr/
for each
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Fitzmaurice has studied hard and won honors, and wants to make a show with his oration, to please his father.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
ravishingadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/
stunningly beautiful
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
rowdiesnounUS /ˈraʊdiz/
plural of “rowdy” — a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
rowdynounUS /ˈraʊdi/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
sadderadjectiveUS /ˈsædər/
comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
scamps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
schoolmatenounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪt/
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
shoutedadjectiveUS /ˈʃaʊtɪd/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
showverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Fitzmaurice has studied hard and won honors, and wants to make a show with his oration, to please his father.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
soldadjectiveUS /soʊld/
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
stocknounUS /stɑːk/
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
studiedadjectiveUS /ˈstʌdid/
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Fitzmaurice has studied hard and won honors, and wants to make a show with his oration, to please his father.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
thrashingnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
Tommy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
unboundedly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
unclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Fitzmaurice has studied hard and won honors, and wants to make a show with his oration, to please his father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
WelladverbUS /wel/
(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, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All the sadder its fate; for alas! a gang of rowdy boys fell upon Harry, and while he was busy fighting half of them--he is as plucky as his uncle, the general--the other half looted the beautiful stock in trade!
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, they had a ravishing display, so Alma, the cook, and William, the man, assured me--per Derry.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fitzmaurice has studied hard and won honors, and wants to make a show with his oration, to please his father.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Fitzmaurice has studied hard and won honors, and wants to make a show with his oration, to please his father.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He knocked one of them down and shouted after the others that he would give every one of them a good thrashing if they did not bring the plunder back; and as he is known to be a lad of his word for good or evil, actually the scamps did return most of the booty, which the two boys brushed off and sold, as far as it went (!) The consequence of the fray has been that Harry is unboundedly grateful to this Tommy Fitzmaurice, and is at present coaching him on his graduating oration.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would have despoiled our poor little merchant entirely but for the opportune arrival of a schoolmate who is mightily respected by the rowdies.
