used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
(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 No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
Alston
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From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
a youthful male person
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
rid of obstructions
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
clutchedverbUS /klʌtʃt/
past form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
dearly loved
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
characterized by great determination
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
devoutlyadverbUS /dɪˈvaʊtli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
gauntletnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
gripenounUS /ɡraɪp/
informal terms for objecting
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
Jamie
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From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
not any; not one
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
obligationnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃən/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
on one occasion
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
preservernounUS /priˈzɜːrvər/
a skilled worker who is employed to restore or refinish buildings or antique furniture
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
cut with a saw
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
not in physical motion
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
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 Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
sureradjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrər/
comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading "Don't lose sight of him, papa!" here exclaimed Miss Alston, in clear soft tones, as she tripped away.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
unrequitable
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading No--no; we shall be but too happy to have you, to show you, as far as we can, the deep sense we all entertain of the unrequitable obligation we lie under to you."
at the time that
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Jamie now saw that the old boy was determined not to part with him until he should have run the gauntlet of the whole family's gratitude; and once more did he devoutly wish that his tongue had been anywhere but in his mouth when he first broached the unhappy story of the drowning adventure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No fear, my dear--I'll hold him fast," replied her father; and, while he did so, he clutched Jamie with a still surer gripe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Trouble!" said Mr. Alston, contemptuously; "you, the preserver of my dear daughter's life, talk of trouble!
