(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 THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading “Perhaps it is not as bad as we anticipated,” said the professor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Perhaps it is not as bad as we anticipated,” said the professor.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Perhaps it is not as bad as we anticipated,” said the professor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
make calm or still
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The remark came from Hockley.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
chattered
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From this reading His teeth chattered so that he could scarcely speak.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His teeth chattered so that he could scarcely speak.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
DEFENSEnounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
drownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The remark came from Hockley.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His teeth chattered so that he could scarcely speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His teeth chattered so that he could scarcely speak.
Hockley
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From this reading The remark came from Hockley.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Perhaps it is not as bad as we anticipated,” said the professor.
JANUARYnounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Perhaps it is not as bad as we anticipated,” said the professor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps it is not as bad as we anticipated,” said the professor.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “Perhaps it is not as bad as we anticipated,” said the professor.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The remark came from Hockley.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
only a very short time before
From this reading His teeth chattered so that he could scarcely speak.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His teeth chattered so that he could scarcely speak.
express in speech
From this reading His teeth chattered so that he could scarcely speak.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading His teeth chattered so that he could scarcely speak.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His teeth chattered so that he could scarcely speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
We'll
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From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
which person or people
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE DEFENSE OF JANUARY JONES “We’ll all be drowned, I know we will!”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If there is any real danger I should think the captain would have the boats lowered,” said Mark, who, now that the first scare was over, was more calm than any of the other boys.
