used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
(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 “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
betook
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From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
clothing in general
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
combernounUS /ˈkoʊmər/
a person who separates and straightens the fibers of cotton or wool
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
cruisernounUS /ˈkruːzər/
a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
decencynounUS /ˈdiːsənsi/
the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading It gives you self-respect.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
gustonounUS /ˈɡʌstoʊ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It gives you self-respect.
a small worthless amount
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
lagoonnounUS /ləˈɡuːn/
a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
land-locked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
Nicky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
self-respectnounUS /ˌselfrɪˈspekt/
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
male cat
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
at the time that
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
in or at the place that
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MODERN MAGIC While the party returned to the cruiser, Jack, the beach comber, betook himself to a land-locked lagoon where he proceeded to begin his return to self-respect by taking his first bath for a long time.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The chums, excited and with much gusto, assembled a set of clothes to give him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
but in spite of that
From this reading That is the way we will work with this man: we will build up his idea that there is something good in him yet, and then Bill will offer him a chance to go away from here and work his way back to decency.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now, Cliff, Tom and Nicky,” said Mr. Gray, “you all know that you feel much better if you are dressed up when you go among people.
