used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, after all, it was no use to be surprised at the impudence of such men.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
(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 But, after all, it was no use to be surprised at the impudence of such men.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading At first he was simply astonished to see the Maggie lying so near them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
BOARDSnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading CHAP BOARDS THE MAGGIE.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, after all, it was no use to be surprised at the impudence of such men.
a boy or man
From this reading CHAP BOARDS THE MAGGIE.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he was simply astonished to see the Maggie lying so near them.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he was simply astonished to see the Maggie lying so near them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
impudencenoun
an impudent statement
From this reading But, after all, it was no use to be surprised at the impudence of such men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, after all, it was no use to be surprised at the impudence of such men.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading At first he was simply astonished to see the Maggie lying so near them.
MAGGIE
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From this reading CHAP BOARDS THE MAGGIE.
the force of workers available
From this reading But, after all, it was no use to be surprised at the impudence of such men.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
not any; not one
From this reading But, after all, it was no use to be surprised at the impudence of such men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
uttered with a trill
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
sail-boat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At first he was simply astonished to see the Maggie lying so near them.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
and nothing more
From this reading At first he was simply astonished to see the Maggie lying so near them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first he was simply astonished to see the Maggie lying so near them.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But, after all, it was no use to be surprised at the impudence of such men.
required or under orders
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading But, after all, it was no use to be surprised at the impudence of such men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAP BOARDS THE MAGGIE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At first he was simply astonished to see the Maggie lying so near them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first he was simply astonished to see the Maggie lying so near them.
the act of using
From this reading But, after all, it was no use to be surprised at the impudence of such men.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first he was simply astonished to see the Maggie lying so near them.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
at the time that
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Chap Webster stood alone on the deck of The Rolling Stone in the bright, cool air of the early morning and gazed at the dirty little sail-boat, which lay near the shore a short distance above, his feelings were of a very confused nature.
which person or people
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had supposed that the fellows who had stolen the boat would be afraid to come near the people they had injured.
