perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "But I can't see how it will pay you to act foolish."
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "Boys, you have the advantage of me at present," said he, softly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BOB GOES FOR AN OFFICER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Boys, you have the advantage of me at present," said he, softly.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB GOES FOR AN OFFICER.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I can't see how it will pay you to act foolish."
can't
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From this reading "But I can't see how it will pay you to act foolish."
without doubt or question
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "But I can't see how it will pay you to act foolish."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BOB GOES FOR AN OFFICER.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading BOB GOES FOR AN OFFICER.
Gunwagner
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From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Boys, you have the advantage of me at present," said he, softly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Boys, you have the advantage of me at present," said he, softly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
how
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From this reading "But I can't see how it will pay you to act foolish."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But I can't see how it will pay you to act foolish."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But I can't see how it will pay you to act foolish."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Boys, you have the advantage of me at present," said he, softly.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading BOB GOES FOR AN OFFICER.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "But I can't see how it will pay you to act foolish."
participate in games or sport
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Boys, you have the advantage of me at present," said he, softly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
reassertverbUS /ˌriːəˈsɜːrt/
strengthen or make more firm
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Boys, you have the advantage of me at present," said he, softly.
cut with a saw
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But I can't see how it will pay you to act foolish."
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
with low volume
From this reading "Boys, you have the advantage of me at present," said he, softly.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The first shock of his surprise was over, and now the subtle cunning of his nature began to reassert itself.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Gunwagner saw quite clearly that any further effort to play upon the boys' sympathy was useless.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But I can't see how it will pay you to act foolish."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Boys, you have the advantage of me at present," said he, softly.
