used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "As soon as we can get our outfit," said Frank, "and we will set about that to-day.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I'm just as pleased as you are, lad."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "When shall we start?" asked Gilbert cheerily.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "As soon as we can get our outfit," said Frank, "and we will set about that to-day.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "When shall we start?" asked Gilbert cheerily.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "As soon as we can get our outfit," said Frank, "and we will set about that to-day.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
I'm
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From this reading I'm just as pleased as you are, lad."
and nothing more
From this reading I'm just as pleased as you are, lad."
a boy or man
From this reading I'm just as pleased as you are, lad."
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
not any; not one
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "As soon as we can get our outfit," said Frank, "and we will set about that to-day.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading "As soon as we can get our outfit," said Frank, "and we will set about that to-day.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I'm just as pleased as you are, lad."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "As soon as we can get our outfit," said Frank, "and we will set about that to-day.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "When shall we start?" asked Gilbert cheerily.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
in the near future
From this reading "As soon as we can get our outfit," said Frank, "and we will set about that to-day.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "When shall we start?" asked Gilbert cheerily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "As soon as we can get our outfit," said Frank, "and we will set about that to-day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
to-day
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From this reading "As soon as we can get our outfit," said Frank, "and we will set about that to-day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "When shall we start?" asked Gilbert cheerily.
at the time that
From this reading "When shall we start?" asked Gilbert cheerily.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "As soon as we can get our outfit," said Frank, "and we will set about that to-day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hurrah! you are a brick, Frank!" and Gilbert Lindsay sprang across the room and came down with an energetic thud on his brother's shoulder.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Gently," said the young man, "no need to damage me by way of gratitude.
