used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
adventuresomeadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərsəm/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
a youthful male person
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading "There was no need to invent conditions or imagine situations.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
Duncan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "There was no need to invent conditions or imagine situations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading "There was no need to invent conditions or imagine situations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
a boy or man
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "There was no need to invent conditions or imagine situations.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
not any; not one
From this reading "There was no need to invent conditions or imagine situations.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "There was no need to invent conditions or imagine situations.
portrayalnounUS /pɔːrˈtreɪəl/
a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "There was no need to invent conditions or imagine situations.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There was no need to invent conditions or imagine situations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is this skill in the portrayal of actual conditions that lie ready to the hand of the intelligent observer that makes Mr. Duncan's Newfoundland stories so noteworthy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There was no need to invent conditions or imagine situations.
Topsailnoun
a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
Topsail's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Like its predecessor, the new volume is a stirring story for boys, true to life, among the hardy sons of the sea, clean, pure and stimulating.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There was no need to invent conditions or imagine situations.
accept gladly
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
which person or people
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading 'The Adventures of Billy Topsail' is a wonderful book."--_Brooklyn Eagle._ Every boy who knows Billy Topsail will welcome this continuation of his adventuresome life in the North.
a late time of life
From this reading The life of _any_ lad of Billy Topsail's years up there is sufficiently romantic.
