used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
having companions or an escort
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "We were beginning to be afraid you had been kidnapped."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
Alantrez
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From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
AlbatrossnounUS /ˈælbətrɑːs/
(figurative) something that hinders or handicaps
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
(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 "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "We were beginning to be afraid you had been kidnapped."
Beeby
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From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Well, we've been looking everywhere for you, Dick," said Paul Drew.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "We were beginning to be afraid you had been kidnapped."
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "The saints forbid!" cried the Cuban, fervently and earnestly.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
CubanadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
From this reading "The saints forbid!" cried the Cuban, fervently and earnestly.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Well, we've been looking everywhere for you, Dick," said Paul Drew.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading "Well, we've been looking everywhere for you, Dick," said Paul Drew.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
in a serious manner
From this reading "The saints forbid!" cried the Cuban, fervently and earnestly.
to or in any or all places
From this reading "Well, we've been looking everywhere for you, Dick," said Paul Drew.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading "The saints forbid!" cried the Cuban, fervently and earnestly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading "The saints forbid!" cried the Cuban, fervently and earnestly.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
a man of refinement
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
kidnappedverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading "We were beginning to be afraid you had been kidnapped."
a boy or man
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Well, we've been looking everywhere for you, Dick," said Paul Drew.
come together
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Well, we've been looking everywhere for you, Dick," said Paul Drew.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, we've been looking everywhere for you, Dick," said Paul Drew.
saintsnounUS /seɪnts/
plural of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading "The saints forbid!" cried the Cuban, fervently and earnestly.
except for; apart from
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We were beginning to be afraid you had been kidnapped."
we've
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From this reading "Well, we've been looking everywhere for you, Dick," said Paul Drew.
(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, we've been looking everywhere for you, Dick," said Paul Drew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
at the time that
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
in or at the place that
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
which person or people
From this reading "Come here and meet a friend of mine," invited Dick, and, when the lads crowded up, he presented them to Senor Alantrez--that is, all save Beeby, who, having accompanied Dick to the police station, was already acquainted with the father of the kidnapped lad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading OFF FOR STONE ISLAND Dick's chums, when they returned to the yacht, after waiting in vain for him at the plaza, where the band played, and where he had promised to meet them, were surprised to see him in earnest conversation with a Spanish gentleman on the deck of the _Albatross_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, we've been looking everywhere for you, Dick," said Paul Drew.
