used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
ABOARDadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading ALL ABOARD!
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
(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 ABOARD!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are short-handed, Frank," said he, as he observed Tony's vacant seat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You are short-handed, Frank," said he, as he observed Tony's vacant seat.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "You are short-handed, Frank," said he, as he observed Tony's vacant seat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
haulverbUS /hɔːl/
draw slowly or heavily
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You are short-handed, Frank," said he, as he observed Tony's vacant seat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "You are short-handed, Frank," said he, as he observed Tony's vacant seat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You are short-handed, Frank," said he, as he observed Tony's vacant seat.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "You are short-handed, Frank," said he, as he observed Tony's vacant seat.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
Sedley
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From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
short-handedadjective
inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.
From this reading "You are short-handed, Frank," said he, as he observed Tony's vacant seat.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
Tony's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You are short-handed, Frank," said he, as he observed Tony's vacant seat.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading "You are short-handed, Frank," said he, as he observed Tony's vacant seat.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
at the time that
From this reading The club had taken their seats in the boat, and were waiting the orders of the coxswain to haul her out of her berth, when Captain Sedley made his appearance.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The members all felt a deep interest in the result of this conference; and though this was the first excursion of the season, they forgot for the time the pleasure before them in their desire to know whether the "director" would approve their action in relation to the new member and the prize.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir; but we have elected a member to fill that place," replied Frank, as he jumped out of the boat, and hastened to inform his father of what the club had done.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are short-handed, Frank," said he, as he observed Tony's vacant seat.
