used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
Alf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See that the things are well lashed on all the sledges, Alf.
(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 See that the things are well lashed on all the sledges, Alf.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "And what am I responsible for, father?" asked Benjy with a pert look.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And what am I responsible for, father?" asked Benjy with a pert look.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading See that the things are well lashed on all the sledges, Alf.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Remember that I hold you responsible for lost articles."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And what am I responsible for, father?" asked Benjy with a pert look.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
Benjy
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From this reading "And what am I responsible for, father?" asked Benjy with a pert look.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "And what am I responsible for, father?" asked Benjy with a pert look.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Remember that I hold you responsible for lost articles."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Remember that I hold you responsible for lost articles."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Remember that I hold you responsible for lost articles."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading See that the things are well lashed on all the sledges, Alf.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "And what am I responsible for, father?" asked Benjy with a pert look.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Remember that I hold you responsible for lost articles."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
come together
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
obstructionnounUS /əbˈstrʌkʃən/
any structure that makes progress difficult
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading See that the things are well lashed on all the sledges, Alf.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
pertadjectiveUS /pɜːrt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading "And what am I responsible for, father?" asked Benjy with a pert look.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember that I hold you responsible for lost articles."
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Remember that I hold you responsible for lost articles."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See that the things are well lashed on all the sledges, Alf.
sledges
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading See that the things are well lashed on all the sledges, Alf.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading See that the things are well lashed on all the sledges, Alf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading See that the things are well lashed on all the sledges, Alf.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
(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 See that the things are well lashed on all the sledges, Alf.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what am I responsible for, father?" asked Benjy with a pert look.
at the time that
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "It's time enough to stop when we're stopped," he remarked to Leo, while making preparations to start.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We will sleep at the first obstruction we meet with, if it's a sufficiently troublesome one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Remember that I hold you responsible for lost articles."
