Chapter IV · Chapter 4

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Keeler eyed the boy in Abner's company, while he was cutting off the meat.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

(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 I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

in addition

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading "I reckon he must be the one that come ashore from the wreck t'other night.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I reckon he must be the one that come ashore from the wreck t'other night.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

a youthful male person

From this reading Mr. Keeler eyed the boy in Abner's company, while he was cutting off the meat.

kill (animals) usually for food consumption

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "I reckon he must be the one that come ashore from the wreck t'other night.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Mr. Keeler eyed the boy in Abner's company, while he was cutting off the meat.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

in accordance with convention or custom

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading Mr. Keeler eyed the boy in Abner's company, while he was cutting off the meat.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

join the military

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination

From this reading Mr. Keeler eyed the boy in Abner's company, while he was cutting off the meat.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I reckon he must be the one that come ashore from the wreck t'other night.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Keeler eyed the boy in Abner's company, while he was cutting off the meat.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I reckon he must be the one that come ashore from the wreck t'other night.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mr. Keeler eyed the boy in Abner's company, while he was cutting off the meat.

a boy or man

From this reading "Likely lad, that, Mr. Peake," he said.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading "Likely lad, that, Mr. Peake," he said.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food

From this reading Mr. Keeler eyed the boy in Abner's company, while he was cutting off the meat.

the force of workers available

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Keeler eyed the boy in Abner's company, while he was cutting off the meat.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I reckon he must be the one that come ashore from the wreck t'other night.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading "I reckon he must be the one that come ashore from the wreck t'other night.

plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mr. Keeler eyed the boy in Abner's company, while he was cutting off the meat.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I reckon he must be the one that come ashore from the wreck t'other night.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

above and across; more than

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Likely lad, that, Mr. Peake," he said.

by chance

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "I reckon he must be the one that come ashore from the wreck t'other night.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Likely lad, that, Mr. Peake," he said.

do one's shopping

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

unable to find your way

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I reckon he must be the one that come ashore from the wreck t'other night.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Likely lad, that, Mr. Peake," he said.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

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 I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE CABIN BY THE MARSH As is customary in many of these little villages along the coast, the butcher shop was also the country store where groceries, dry goods, notions, and possibly boots and hats in addition, were sold.

during the time that

From this reading Mr. Keeler eyed the boy in Abner's company, while he was cutting off the meat.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading "I reckon he must be the one that come ashore from the wreck t'other night.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I heard all about it, 'cause some of our men were over to help out," he added, in a low tone, taking advantage of Darry straying off a bit to examine a colored print that hung on the wall, and offered all manner of inducements to young fellows wishing to enlist in the navy.