used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am going to give you nothing, neither food nor drink," said Mr Raydon, firmly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
Ay
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From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
bear-skins
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From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
a youthful male person
From this reading Now then, old boy."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
take in liquids
From this reading "I am going to give you nothing, neither food nor drink," said Mr Raydon, firmly.
a boy or man
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
with resolute determination
From this reading "I am going to give you nothing, neither food nor drink," said Mr Raydon, firmly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading "I am going to give you nothing, neither food nor drink," said Mr Raydon, firmly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
the act of departing
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
Gunson
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From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
I'll
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From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
Injuns
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From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I am going to give you nothing, neither food nor drink," said Mr Raydon, firmly.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "I am going to give you nothing, neither food nor drink," said Mr Raydon, firmly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I am going to give you nothing, neither food nor drink," said Mr Raydon, firmly.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I am going to give you nothing, neither food nor drink," said Mr Raydon, firmly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
Raydon
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From this reading "I am going to give you nothing, neither food nor drink," said Mr Raydon, firmly.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am going to give you nothing, neither food nor drink," said Mr Raydon, firmly.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
swapsnounUS /swɑːps/
plural of “swap” — an equal exchange
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Now then, old boy."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets; the old 'un is going to give us a bottle or two of the liquor he swaps with the Injuns for the bear-skins.
which person or people
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
wrestledverbUS /ˈresəld/
past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ay, and I'll give you this for another bottle," cried a third man.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Keep your stuff in your pockets, lads," cried the first speaker, and I felt a kind of thrill run through me now, for I had recognised in him the big, fierce fellow who had wrestled with Gunson on board the boat, and threatened mischief next time they met.
