used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RESCUE, AND A GRAND GOOD TIME.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading "I isn't drownin'," exclaimed Dick heroically, as the other boat was pulled alongside of him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RESCUE, AND A GRAND GOOD TIME.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "I isn't drownin'," exclaimed Dick heroically, as the other boat was pulled alongside of him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
crabsnounUS /kræbz/
infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
From this reading "Jest you take your scoop-net, and save dem crabs."
DabverbUS /dæb/
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
dem
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From this reading "Jest you take your scoop-net, and save dem crabs."
someone who is a detective
From this reading "I isn't drownin'," exclaimed Dick heroically, as the other boat was pulled alongside of him.
drownverbUS /draʊn/
cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading "They won't drown," said Ford.
drownin
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From this reading "I isn't drownin'," exclaimed Dick heroically, as the other boat was pulled alongside of him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I isn't drownin'," exclaimed Dick heroically, as the other boat was pulled alongside of him.
fellow-lubber
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From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading "They won't drown," said Ford.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A RESCUE, AND A GRAND GOOD TIME.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading A RESCUE, AND A GRAND GOOD TIME.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
heroicallyadverbUS /ˌhɪˈroʊɪkli/
in a heroic manner
From this reading "I isn't drownin'," exclaimed Dick heroically, as the other boat was pulled alongside of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I isn't drownin'," exclaimed Dick heroically, as the other boat was pulled alongside of him.
isn't
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From this reading "I isn't drownin'," exclaimed Dick heroically, as the other boat was pulled alongside of him.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading "Jest you take your scoop-net, and save dem crabs."
Kinzer
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From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I isn't drownin'," exclaimed Dick heroically, as the other boat was pulled alongside of him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading "I isn't drownin'," exclaimed Dick heroically, as the other boat was pulled alongside of him.
puntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading A RESCUE, AND A GRAND GOOD TIME.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
except for; apart from
From this reading "Jest you take your scoop-net, and save dem crabs."
scoop-net
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From this reading "Jest you take your scoop-net, and save dem crabs."
carry out
From this reading "Jest you take your scoop-net, and save dem crabs."
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A RESCUE, AND A GRAND GOOD TIME.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I isn't drownin'," exclaimed Dick heroically, as the other boat was pulled alongside of him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
won't
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From this reading "They won't drown," said Ford.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Dab Kinzer and his friend were prompt enough coming to the rescue of their unfortunate fellow-lubber; but to get him out of the queer wreck he had made of that punt looked like a tough task to both of them, and they said as much.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jest you take your scoop-net, and save dem crabs."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jest you take your scoop-net, and save dem crabs."
