used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I say, Jack! there's a row among the boatmen.”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His chum, Roydon Leigh--“Don” for short--was of an altogether different type of young manhood.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I say, Jack! there's a row among the boatmen.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His chum, Roydon Leigh--“Don” for short--was of an altogether different type of young manhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
another's
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From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
any thing at all
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
boatmen
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From this reading I say, Jack! there's a row among the boatmen.”
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading His chum, Roydon Leigh--“Don” for short--was of an altogether different type of young manhood.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading His chum, Roydon Leigh--“Don” for short--was of an altogether different type of young manhood.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading His chum, Roydon Leigh--“Don” for short--was of an altogether different type of young manhood.
a boy or man
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
good-humouredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
Hot-headed
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From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
be the source of pain
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say, Jack! there's a row among the boatmen.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack!
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading His chum, Roydon Leigh--“Don” for short--was of an altogether different type of young manhood.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
low-hung
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From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading His chum, Roydon Leigh--“Don” for short--was of an altogether different type of young manhood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading I say, Jack! there's a row among the boatmen.”
Roydon
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From this reading His chum, Roydon Leigh--“Don” for short--was of an altogether different type of young manhood.
express in words
From this reading I say, Jack! there's a row among the boatmen.”
scrapesnounUS /skreɪps/
plural of “scrape” — a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His chum, Roydon Leigh--“Don” for short--was of an altogether different type of young manhood.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I say, Jack! there's a row among the boatmen.”
there's
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From this reading I say, Jack! there's a row among the boatmen.”
thick-set
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From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading His chum, Roydon Leigh--“Don” for short--was of an altogether different type of young manhood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
well-meaningadjective
not unfriendly or threatening
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
which person or people
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hot-headed though he was, he was one of the most good-humoured, well-meaning young fellows in the world, who, while he would not hurt a fly if he could help it, was always ready to fight in defence of his own or another's rights.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A sturdy, thick-set young fellow of seventeen was Jack, with low-hung fists of formidable size, and a love for anything in the shape of a row that constantly led him into scrapes.
