(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 Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I know enough, and can help myself splendidly.’
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
react verbally
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading ‘Did you pay attention to everything?’
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I know enough, and can help myself splendidly.’
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
greatly pleased
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ‘Did you pay attention to everything?’
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I know enough, and can help myself splendidly.’
all things; all of a situation
From this reading ‘Did you pay attention to everything?’
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I know enough, and can help myself splendidly.’
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I know enough, and can help myself splendidly.’
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
how
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From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I know enough, and can help myself splendidly.’
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I know enough, and can help myself splendidly.’
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I know enough, and can help myself splendidly.’
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
outwittedverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪd/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading ‘Did you pay attention to everything?’
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I know enough, and can help myself splendidly.’
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I know enough, and can help myself splendidly.’
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ‘Did you pay attention to everything?’
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told them how the Dragon had been outwitted by his grandmother, and how he had heard from his own lips the answer to the riddle.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Then they were all delighted and in high spirits, took out their whip, and cracked so much money that it came jumping up from the ground.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Then he went by another way through the window secretly, and in all haste back to his comrades.
an affirmative
From this reading ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I know enough, and can help myself splendidly.’
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘Did you pay attention to everything?’
