used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
(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 "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They began by shaking hands, as is always the custom in the ring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Outwardly he seemed unmoved, but within he was beating to arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Outwardly he seemed unmoved, but within he was beating to arms.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They began by shaking hands, as is always the custom in the ring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Outwardly he seemed unmoved, but within he was beating to arms.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They began by shaking hands, as is always the custom in the ring.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading They began by shaking hands, as is always the custom in the ring.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
set up or found
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
gulpedverbUS /ɡʌlpt/
past form of “gulp” — to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading They began by shaking hands, as is always the custom in the ring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
How
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From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
the sound of laughing
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
the act of departing
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
a particular point in time
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
OutwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Outwardly he seemed unmoved, but within he was beating to arms.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
Pippinworth
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From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading They began by shaking hands, as is always the custom in the ring.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
express in words
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Outwardly he seemed unmoved, but within he was beating to arms.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading They began by shaking hands, as is always the custom in the ring.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
sparringnounUS /ˈspɑːrɪŋ/
an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
dependable
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They began by shaking hands, as is always the custom in the ring.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
TOMMY
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From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading Outwardly he seemed unmoved, but within he was beating to arms.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is the test of us!" all that was good in him cried as it answered his summons.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A WAY IS FOUND FOR TOMMY The moment for which he had tried to prepare himself was come, and Tommy gulped down his courage, which had risen suddenly to his mouth, leaving his chest in a panic.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Outwardly he seemed unmoved, but within he was beating to arms.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then, without any preliminary sparring, Lady Pippinworth immediately knocked him down; that is to say, she remarked, with a little laugh: "How very stout you are getting!"
