used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
in addition
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any luck?" called out the manager of the moving-picture company, cheerily.
Appleby
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From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They found Dave, Roger, and Phil at the dock, fishing.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
Bess
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From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
the two together, not just one
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
bungalowsnounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊz/
plural of “bungalow” — a small house with a single story
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Any luck?" called out the manager of the moving-picture company, cheerily.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Any luck?" called out the manager of the moving-picture company, cheerily.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Any luck?" called out the manager of the moving-picture company, cheerily.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
Dave
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From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
Della
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From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading They found Dave, Roger, and Phil at the dock, fishing.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading They found Dave, Roger, and Phil at the dock, fishing.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
set up or found
From this reading They found Dave, Roger, and Phil at the dock, fishing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
a young female
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
someone who hunts game
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
Jessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
Laura
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From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Any luck?" called out the manager of the moving-picture company, cheerily.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "Any luck?" called out the manager of the moving-picture company, cheerily.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
motor-boat
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From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
moving-picture
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From this reading "Any luck?" called out the manager of the moving-picture company, cheerily.
a form of address for a man
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
others
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From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Any luck?" called out the manager of the moving-picture company, cheerily.
Phil
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From this reading They found Dave, Roger, and Phil at the dock, fishing.
propellernounUS /prəˈpelər/
a mechanical device that rotates to push against air or water
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
Rason
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From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
Roger
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From this reading They found Dave, Roger, and Phil at the dock, fishing.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Some, but not a great deal," answered Dave, and he and the others pulled in their lines, so that they might not become entangled in the propeller of the boat.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found Dave, Roger, and Phil at the dock, fishing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading VISITORS Several days went by and during that time the coldness that had sprung up between Dave and Jessie increased, although both did their best to hide it from the others.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One afternoon while the girl was off with Laura and Belle for a tramp along a brook that flowed into the lake not far from the bungalows, Mr. Appleby came into the cove in his motor-boat, bringing with him an old hunter and guide of that vicinity, named Tad Rason, and also Della Ford and her Aunt Bess.
