used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, George had recently returned from a long trans-Atlantic cruise, and he had only just heard of Dick’s interest in the Sea Scouts.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
a youthful male person
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
Chippie
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From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Besides, George had recently returned from a long trans-Atlantic cruise, and he had only just heard of Dick’s interest in the Sea Scouts.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
at any time
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
the act of departing
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Besides, George had recently returned from a long trans-Atlantic cruise, and he had only just heard of Dick’s interest in the Sea Scouts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Besides, George had recently returned from a long trans-Atlantic cruise, and he had only just heard of Dick’s interest in the Sea Scouts.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
and nothing more
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Besides, George had recently returned from a long trans-Atlantic cruise, and he had only just heard of Dick’s interest in the Sea Scouts.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
as might be expected
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, George had recently returned from a long trans-Atlantic cruise, and he had only just heard of Dick’s interest in the Sea Scouts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
and nothing more
From this reading Besides, George had recently returned from a long trans-Atlantic cruise, and he had only just heard of Dick’s interest in the Sea Scouts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
by chance
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Besides, George had recently returned from a long trans-Atlantic cruise, and he had only just heard of Dick’s interest in the Sea Scouts.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Besides, George had recently returned from a long trans-Atlantic cruise, and he had only just heard of Dick’s interest in the Sea Scouts.
express in words
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Besides, George had recently returned from a long trans-Atlantic cruise, and he had only just heard of Dick’s interest in the Sea Scouts.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
SheffieldnounUS /ˈʃefild/
a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
transport commercially
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
carry out
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
to-morrow
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From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
male cat
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
trans-Atlantic
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From this reading Besides, George had recently returned from a long trans-Atlantic cruise, and he had only just heard of Dick’s interest in the Sea Scouts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He was talking to his brother George, a midshipman just home from Annapolis for his vacation, and he naturally looked up to him as an authority in nautical matters.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
we're
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From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
which person or people
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading You know we’re going to Boston to-morrow to ship on board the _Bright Wing_, and we want to talk things over; perhaps you could give us some extra points.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The speaker was Dick Gray, who had been an apprentice Sea Scout ever since the previous autumn, and was now about to take his first summer cruise on the Boy Scout ship with his two companions, Tom Sheffield and Chippie Smith.
won't
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From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Say, George, won’t you come down to the island this afternoon and spin us a yarn?
