used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
anew
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
(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 “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
AntwerpnounUS /ˈæntwərp/
a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “That’s splendid news,” Jack at once remarked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
for the reason that
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
how
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From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
I'd
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From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
it'd
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From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “That’s splendid news,” Jack at once remarked.
Jacques
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From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
go away from a place
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading “That’s splendid news,” Jack at once remarked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
on one occasion
From this reading “That’s splendid news,” Jack at once remarked.
and nothing more
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “That’s splendid news,” Jack at once remarked.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading “That’s splendid news,” Jack at once remarked.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
carry out
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
That's
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From this reading “That’s splendid news,” Jack at once remarked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we have business of our own to look after, and so must once more take leave of you.”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
which person or people
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading If I had time I’d like to hear his story, because I reckon it’d be well worth listening to.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
people who are wounded
From this reading “Do you think he will get well again?” asked Amos, who under different conditions, would only too willingly have volunteered to help take care of the wounded, since his education as a Boy Scout had taught him how to apply the principles of “first aid to the injured.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m glad for the sake of little Jacques that his brave father did not die there in front of Antwerp as you all believed.
