used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THOU ART YOUNG AND OVER-BOLD."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Of course," Yaspard answered cheerfully.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
ARTauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "THOU ART YOUNG AND OVER-BOLD."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they ate they talked, you may be sure.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading As they ate they talked, you may be sure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As they ate they talked, you may be sure.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
a youthful male person
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Of course," Yaspard answered cheerfully.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course," Yaspard answered cheerfully.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
at any time
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
Fred
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From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
Garson
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From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
Lundanoun
puffins
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As they ate they talked, you may be sure.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
not any; not one
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
and nothing more
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
OVER-BOLD
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From this reading "THOU ART YOUNG AND OVER-BOLD."
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As they ate they talked, you may be sure.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading As they ate they talked, you may be sure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they ate they talked, you may be sure.
a special situation
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading "THOU ART YOUNG AND OVER-BOLD."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
which person or people
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They saw no harm in it whatever, only Harry said-- "We must consult Fred Garson; we never go in for any big thing without consulting Fred."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
Yaspard
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From this reading "Of course," Yaspard answered cheerfully.
Yaspard's
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From this reading The Lunda boys were decidedly in favour of Yaspard's scheme--was there ever a boy who would have objected to any such prank?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As they ate they talked, you may be sure.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "THOU ART YOUNG AND OVER-BOLD."
