used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Roper thought the matter over for the greater part of an unpleasantly short night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
BouncingnounUS /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
didn't
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From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
else
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From this reading Whatever else happened, he knew that he could not get out of this.
divisible by two
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Roper thought the matter over for the greater part of an unpleasantly short night.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Whatever else happened, he knew that he could not get out of this.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Mr. Roper thought the matter over for the greater part of an unpleasantly short night.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Whatever else happened, he knew that he could not get out of this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Winn meant to thrash him, and Winn would thrash him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mr. Roper thought the matter over for the greater part of an unpleasantly short night.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Winn meant to thrash him, and Winn would thrash him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. Roper thought the matter over for the greater part of an unpleasantly short night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Whatever else happened, he knew that he could not get out of this.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Roper thought the matter over for the greater part of an unpleasantly short night.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mr. Roper thought the matter over for the greater part of an unpleasantly short night.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
punishingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/
resulting in punishment
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
RopernounUS /ˈroʊpər/
a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mr. Roper thought the matter over for the greater part of an unpleasantly short night.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whatever else happened, he knew that he could not get out of this.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Roper thought the matter over for the greater part of an unpleasantly short night.
thrashverbUS /θræʃ/
give a thrashing to; beat hard
From this reading Winn meant to thrash him, and Winn would thrash him.
thrashedverbUS /θræʃt/
past form of “thrash” — give a thrashing to; beat hard
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading Mr. Roper thought the matter over for the greater part of an unpleasantly short night.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He knew that he could prepare a perfect case, he could easily clear himself to his pupil, he could stand by his guns, and probably even succeed in making Mrs. Bouncing stand by hers; but he didn't want to be thrashed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever else happened, he knew that he could not get out of this.
Winn
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From this reading Unfortunately, Winn was not permitted the pleasure of punishing Mr. Roper in the morning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Winn meant to thrash him, and Winn would thrash him.
