adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Let us come away.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
ChampionnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
cheatsnounUS /tʃiːts/
plural of “cheat” — weedy annual grass often occurs in grainfields and other cultivated land; seeds sometimes considered poisonous
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Let us come away.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
DUVAL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DUVAL THE PIRATE.
employedadjectiveUS /emˈplɔɪd/
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
GreennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
knifenounUS /naɪf/
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us come away.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
mercynounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
neednounUS /niːd/
a condition requiring relief
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
negotiatingverbUS /nɪˈɡoʊʃieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
PIRATEnounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading DUVAL THE PIRATE.
pointingverbUS /ˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
skinnounUS /skɪn/
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us come away.
well-deserved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
whiningverbUS /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound
From this reading It is frightful to see that big peaceful clever coward moaning under well-deserved blows and whining for mercy.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Champion Major has sworn that he will break every bone in his skin the next time that he cheats a little boy, and is bearing down upon him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the present moment he is employed in negotiating the sale of a knife with Master Green, and is pointing out to the latter the beauty of the six blades, and that he need not pay until after the holidays.
