Adair
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From this reading "That he is," exclaimed Adair warmly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was, therefore, ready to try any plan, however desperate, to recover Rogers.
any thing at all
From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading He was, therefore, ready to try any plan, however desperate, to recover Rogers.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "That he is," exclaimed Adair warmly.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "That he is," exclaimed Adair warmly.
HemmingverbUS /ˈhemɪŋ/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was, therefore, ready to try any plan, however desperate, to recover Rogers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
I'm
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From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That he is," exclaimed Adair warmly.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
go away from a place
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
midshipmennounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmen/
plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was, therefore, ready to try any plan, however desperate, to recover Rogers.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading He was, therefore, ready to try any plan, however desperate, to recover Rogers.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading He was, therefore, ready to try any plan, however desperate, to recover Rogers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
slavers
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From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That he is," exclaimed Adair warmly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
There's
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From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was, therefore, ready to try any plan, however desperate, to recover Rogers.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He was, therefore, ready to try any plan, however desperate, to recover Rogers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "That he is," exclaimed Adair warmly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The subject was fully discussed, and then the midshipmen went to Hemming, and asked leave to put their plan into execution.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hemming might on another occasion have been inclined to laugh at the proposal, but he was too anxious to get Jack out of the slavers' power, for he felt his hands tied somewhat with the fear of what the blacks might do to the midshipman should he attack their town.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
wouldn't
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From this reading "There's nothing I wouldn't do for him, and I'm sure he would do anything for us."
