used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
(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 Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
for the reason that
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
the act of breaking something
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
Briggs
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From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
don't
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From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
FrecklesnounUS /ˈfrekəlz/
plural of “freckle” — a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
the state of being honored
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
express in words
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
short-sighted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Besides, the other masters generally don’t come at all when Briggs reads them, though they never dare to stop away when the Doctor does.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Which was true.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I and Freckles both wanted to have the honour of getting it, and I argued that as the idea was mine I ought to be allowed to do this; but Freckles said that as a much more experienced hand at adventures and dangers than me, he must do it.
at the time that
From this reading So he got the rug, and was late for prayers in consequence; but when Briggs reads prayers instead of the Doctor, many are late, because Briggs is short-sighted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which was true.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He said, "If it was machinery, Mac., I should say nothing; but for breaking rules and doing daring things after dark you are not in it with me."
