used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAM FINDS A RELATION.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
the act of departing
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
ferry-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading SAM FINDS A RELATION.
set up or found
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
inmatenounUS /ˈɪnmeɪt/
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
of an obscure nature
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
and nothing more
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading SAM FINDS A RELATION.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM FINDS A RELATION.
except for; apart from
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
Sheldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As my readers may feel interested in the subsequent adventures of the mysterious passenger, I may state that his extraordinary coolness did not save him.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
the act of testing something
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A description of his appearance had been sent to the neighboring towns, and only a few hours after he had left the ferry-boat he was arrested, and taken back to the scene of his theft.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A trial was held immediately, and before the end of the week he found himself an inmate of the county jail.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading On the day succeeding his departure, Bob brought the boat to anchor at a place we will call Sheldon.
