used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His father was a prosperous merchant, who intended his only son for the legal profession.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JACK AND FRED.
at or in or to any place
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
Dudley
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From this reading Jack Dudley was in his seventeenth year.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father was a prosperous merchant, who intended his only son for the legal profession.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
FRED
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From this reading JACK AND FRED.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
grandestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændəst/
superlative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack Dudley was in his seventeenth year.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading His father was a prosperous merchant, who intended his only son for the legal profession.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK AND FRED.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading His father was a prosperous merchant, who intended his only son for the legal profession.
manlier
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From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading His father was a prosperous merchant, who intended his only son for the legal profession.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
absolutely essential
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
and nothing more
From this reading His father was a prosperous merchant, who intended his only son for the legal profession.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading His father was a prosperous merchant, who intended his only son for the legal profession.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading His father was a prosperous merchant, who intended his only son for the legal profession.
unusual or striking
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
express in words
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
seventeenthadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading Jack Dudley was in his seventeenth year.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
a male human offspring
From this reading His father was a prosperous merchant, who intended his only son for the legal profession.
express in words
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack Dudley was in his seventeenth year.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading I have set out to tell you about their remarkable adventures in the grandest section of the West, and, before doing so, it is necessary for you to know something concerning the lads themselves.
which person or people
From this reading His father was a prosperous merchant, who intended his only son for the legal profession.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Jack Dudley was in his seventeenth year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading You should have seen those youths, for it gives me pleasure to say that two manlier, more plucky and upright boys it would be hard to find anywhere in this broad land of ours.
