used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For Dick was not a very strong lad and was unused to physical violence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So, when the big lad shook his fist in his face and appeared ready to strike him Dick shrank back.
Aw
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From this reading "Aw, I t'ought I'd skeer youse," remarked Bulldog in surly tones.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So, when the big lad shook his fist in his face and appeared ready to strike him Dick shrank back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
(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 youse had better tell me a straight story."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So, when the big lad shook his fist in his face and appeared ready to strike him Dick shrank back.
BulldogverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading So, when the big lad shook his fist in his face and appeared ready to strike him Dick shrank back.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading So, when the big lad shook his fist in his face and appeared ready to strike him Dick shrank back.
fooledverbUS /fuːld/
past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Dick was not a very strong lad and was unused to physical violence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So, when the big lad shook his fist in his face and appeared ready to strike him Dick shrank back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Aw, I t'ought I'd skeer youse," remarked Bulldog in surly tones.
I'd
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From this reading "Aw, I t'ought I'd skeer youse," remarked Bulldog in surly tones.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
a boy or man
From this reading For Dick was not a very strong lad and was unused to physical violence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now youse had better tell me a straight story."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For Dick was not a very strong lad and was unused to physical violence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now youse had better tell me a straight story."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading For Dick was not a very strong lad and was unused to physical violence.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading So, when the big lad shook his fist in his face and appeared ready to strike him Dick shrank back.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Aw, I t'ought I'd skeer youse," remarked Bulldog in surly tones.
cut with a saw
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading So, when the big lad shook his fist in his face and appeared ready to strike him Dick shrank back.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading So, when the big lad shook his fist in his face and appeared ready to strike him Dick shrank back.
skeer
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From this reading "Aw, I t'ought I'd skeer youse," remarked Bulldog in surly tones.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, when the big lad shook his fist in his face and appeared ready to strike him Dick shrank back.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Now youse had better tell me a straight story."
successive (without a break)
From this reading "Now youse had better tell me a straight story."
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading So, when the big lad shook his fist in his face and appeared ready to strike him Dick shrank back.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For Dick was not a very strong lad and was unused to physical violence.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading "Aw, I t'ought I'd skeer youse," remarked Bulldog in surly tones.
t'ought
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From this reading "Aw, I t'ought I'd skeer youse," remarked Bulldog in surly tones.
express in words
From this reading "Now youse had better tell me a straight story."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For Dick was not a very strong lad and was unused to physical violence.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Aw, I t'ought I'd skeer youse," remarked Bulldog in surly tones.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading For Dick was not a very strong lad and was unused to physical violence.
precisely as stated
From this reading For Dick was not a very strong lad and was unused to physical violence.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading For Dick was not a very strong lad and was unused to physical violence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
at the time that
From this reading DICK IS ILL When Dick saw that he had been fooled by Bulldog and was in the power of the bully, his first thought was one of fear.
youse
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From this reading "Aw, I t'ought I'd skeer youse," remarked Bulldog in surly tones.
