used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Blair had a large many-bladed Sheffield knife, which had been a present to his father from an English captain.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Blair had a large many-bladed Sheffield knife, which had been a present to his father from an English captain.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
BrimstonenounUS /ˈbrɪmstoʊn/
an old name for sulfur
From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Blair had a large many-bladed Sheffield knife, which had been a present to his father from an English captain.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
Christmas-day
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From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Blair had a large many-bladed Sheffield knife, which had been a present to his father from an English captain.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Blair had a large many-bladed Sheffield knife, which had been a present to his father from an English captain.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
set up or found
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Blair had a large many-bladed Sheffield knife, which had been a present to his father from an English captain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
hoardedverbUS /ˈhɔːrdɪd/
past form of “hoard” — save up as for future use
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
I've
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From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
jack-knife
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From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Blair had a large many-bladed Sheffield knife, which had been a present to his father from an English captain.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Blair had a large many-bladed Sheffield knife, which had been a present to his father from an English captain.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
many-bladed
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From this reading Blair had a large many-bladed Sheffield knife, which had been a present to his father from an English captain.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
nicknamenounUS /ˈnɪkneɪm/
a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)
From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
on one occasion
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
and nothing more
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Blair had a large many-bladed Sheffield knife, which had been a present to his father from an English captain.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
RobertsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbərtsən/
United States basketball guard (born in 1938)
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
SheffieldnounUS /ˈʃefild/
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading Blair had a large many-bladed Sheffield knife, which had been a present to his father from an English captain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
a male human offspring
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
tarnounUS /tɑːr/
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST EFFORT.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
in the direction of
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
precisely as stated
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
look attentively
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
which person or people
From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The speech was accompanied by an oath that chilled the very soul of Blair Robertson; but it was the morning after the watch which had so changed his views towards his wild associates, and he at once seized the opportunity to begin his new line of conduct.
a late time of life
From this reading For several years it was hoarded as a special treasure, and then on a Christmas-day found its way into the pocket of the only son.
yellow-faced
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From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
yellow-headed
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From this reading "I've broken my jack-knife," said the yellow-headed, yellow-faced tar who rejoiced in the nickname of Brimstone.
