used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was desirous of starting after the bear with Sam, as soon as he could use the gun, but his sensible father shook his head.
(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 Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nothing is impossible to pluck and perseverance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was desirous of starting after the bear with Sam, as soon as he could use the gun, but his sensible father shook his head.
attainverbUS /əˈteɪn/
to gain with effort
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
have
From this reading THE BEAR HUNTERS.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
a youthful male person
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading He was desirous of starting after the bear with Sam, as soon as he could use the gun, but his sensible father shook his head.
characterized by great determination
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was desirous of starting after the bear with Sam, as soon as he could use the gun, but his sensible father shook his head.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was desirous of starting after the bear with Sam, as soon as he could use the gun, but his sensible father shook his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
HUNTERSnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading THE BEAR HUNTERS.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Nothing is impossible to pluck and perseverance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing is impossible to pluck and perseverance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
Marston
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From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
not any; not one
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing is impossible to pluck and perseverance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading Nothing is impossible to pluck and perseverance.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Nothing is impossible to pluck and perseverance.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
determined
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
Ribsam
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading He was desirous of starting after the bear with Sam, as soon as he could use the gun, but his sensible father shook his head.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading He was desirous of starting after the bear with Sam, as soon as he could use the gun, but his sensible father shook his head.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He was desirous of starting after the bear with Sam, as soon as he could use the gun, but his sensible father shook his head.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
in the near future
From this reading He was desirous of starting after the bear with Sam, as soon as he could use the gun, but his sensible father shook his head.
refrain from harming
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading He was desirous of starting after the bear with Sam, as soon as he could use the gun, but his sensible father shook his head.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAR HUNTERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing is impossible to pluck and perseverance.
the act of using
From this reading He was desirous of starting after the bear with Sam, as soon as he could use the gun, but his sensible father shook his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
which person or people
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading That boy who is determined to become brilliant in his studies, no matter what their nature, or to master a difficult profession, or to attain any point possible of attainment, is sure to win, if he will but _stick to it_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nick Ribsam was resolved to become skillful with the rifle, and he gave all the time he could spare to practice with the gun which belonged to Mr. Marston.
