used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
(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!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading Tony's spirits were unusually buoyant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
co-operation
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From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
a particular point in time
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
others
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From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
sacrificingverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
in the near future
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Tony's spirits were unusually buoyant.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The sympathy and co-operation of the club in regard to Little Paul's father was in the highest degree grateful to his feelings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps his companions did not so cheerfully resign the project of the fleet; perhaps they had acted upon the impulse of the moment; but they were all to experience the benefit of doing a good deed, and sacrificing their own gratification for the happiness of others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BETTER TO GIVE THAN RECEIVE.
Tony
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From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
Tony's
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From this reading Tony's spirits were unusually buoyant.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Tony's spirits were unusually buoyant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tony's spirits were unusually buoyant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
ZephyrnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading "All aboard!" shouted Tony, as soon as he had declared the vote: and the boys hurried into the boat to be in readiness to join the Zephyr, which was already upon the lake.
