used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BARGAIN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading A BARGAIN.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
for the reason that
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
Bonita
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From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
dwindledverbUS /ˈdwɪndəld/
past form of “dwindle” — become smaller or lose substance
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
an opposing military force
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
divisible by two
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
Joe
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From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
for more time
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
lounged
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From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
maroonedadjectiveUS /mərˈuːnd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/
plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
not any; not one
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
They're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading "They're hard tickets, and were most likely marooned here because of their misdeeds," he muttered to himself as he lounged on deck to ascertain if the enemy had made any change of position.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
a source of difficulty
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
vanquishverbUS /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading There could no longer be a question but that the strangers were ripe for any mischief, even at the expense of a drawn battle, and Joe was inclined to believe they might vanquish his party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
at the time that
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Running ashore on a pleasant night when there was every reason to believe they were near a home port was looked upon as a great disaster at the time; but now it dwindled into a trifle before the dangers which menaced.
which person or people
From this reading It surely seemed as if those who had been carried away by the Bonita were to have their cup of trouble filled to the brim.
