used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "There isn't any danger," remarked Mr. Brown.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "The lightning hardly ever strikes near the ocean or the bay.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
lacking funds
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "I don't like storms," said Harry, and he kept close to his mother.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "There isn't any danger," remarked Mr. Brown.
don't
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From this reading "I don't like storms," said Harry, and he kept close to his mother.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
at any time
From this reading "The lightning hardly ever strikes near the ocean or the bay.
a social unit living together
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
FLOATINGadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
only a very short time before
From this reading "The lightning hardly ever strikes near the ocean or the bay.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "I don't like storms," said Harry, and he kept close to his mother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't like storms," said Harry, and he kept close to his mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I don't like storms," said Harry, and he kept close to his mother.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't like storms," said Harry, and he kept close to his mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "There isn't any danger," remarked Mr. Brown.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
kerosenenounUS /ˈkerəsiːn/
a flammable hydrocarbon oil used as fuel in lamps and heaters
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading "The lightning hardly ever strikes near the ocean or the bay.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't like storms," said Harry, and he kept close to his mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I don't like storms," said Harry, and he kept close to his mother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "The lightning hardly ever strikes near the ocean or the bay.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading "The lightning hardly ever strikes near the ocean or the bay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The lightning hardly ever strikes near the ocean or the bay.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
a full supply
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "There isn't any danger," remarked Mr. Brown.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't like storms," said Harry, and he kept close to his mother.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
in the near future
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
stormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading "The lightning hardly ever strikes near the ocean or the bay.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't like storms," said Harry, and he kept close to his mother.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE FLOATING BOX The electric light service in Christmas Tree Cove was uncertain in storms, and Mr. Brown always kept a supply of candles on hand, as well as some kerosene lamps.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
at the time that
From this reading Soon there was plenty of light in the room, and as supper was about over when the storm broke the family and their two visitors went into the sitting-room of the bungalow.
