438
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From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
put or send forth
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "That's the number!" cried I, not knowing what I said.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I sprang to my legs and uttered a cry of surprise.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Without further delay, the men prepared to obey the summons.
enigmaticaladjective
not clear to the understanding
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Without further delay, the men prepared to obey the summons.
headernounUS /ˈhedər/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "That's the number!" cried I, not knowing what I said.
staying power
From this reading I sprang to my legs and uttered a cry of surprise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
the force of workers available
From this reading Without further delay, the men prepared to obey the summons.
mer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I sprang to my legs and uttered a cry of surprise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "That's the number!" cried I, not knowing what I said.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
be obedient to
From this reading Without further delay, the men prepared to obey the summons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I sprang to my legs and uttered a cry of surprise.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Without further delay, the men prepared to obey the summons.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I sprang to my legs and uttered a cry of surprise.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Without further delay, the men prepared to obey the summons.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I sprang to my legs and uttered a cry of surprise.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
carry out
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's the number!" cried I, not knowing what I said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Without further delay, the men prepared to obey the summons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without further delay, the men prepared to obey the summons.
in the direction of
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
communicated in words
From this reading I sprang to my legs and uttered a cry of surprise.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
(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 "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, what is it, master?" said Ben, looking up, and probably expecting to see me take a header into the muddy stream.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
a Caucasian
From this reading The boat's chain was cast off, and, as she swung out from the wall, I could see a small standard at her stern, carrying a little white flag, which, as the breeze wafted towards mer showed the enigmatical number 438.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without further delay, the men prepared to obey the summons.
