used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
anew
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
(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 "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH WE GET UNDER WAY AT LAST.
badgeringnounUS /ˈbædʒərɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
the organ of sight
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
a boy or man
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading IN WHICH WE GET UNDER WAY AT LAST.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH WE GET UNDER WAY AT LAST.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
immediately past
From this reading IN WHICH WE GET UNDER WAY AT LAST.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
messnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
not any; not one
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
transport commercially
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
skylarking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IN WHICH WE GET UNDER WAY AT LAST.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hint of possible fun that night was sufficient to keep me alert.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN WHICH WE GET UNDER WAY AT LAST.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH WE GET UNDER WAY AT LAST.
at the time that
From this reading "Bill," by the way, was the captain of our mess, a jolly good fellow, popular, and always in evidence when there was any skylarking on foot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH WE GET UNDER WAY AT LAST.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading "All work and no play, etc.," was part of our code aboard the "Yankee," and goodness knows we had worked hard enough getting the ship ready for sailing to be permitted a little sport.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Then, again, any badgering of young Potter would be innocent amusement, so I laid by and waited, keeping my eye on "Bill."
