(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 The oarsmen were all in bed, early hours being the strict rule for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The oarsmen were all in bed, early hours being the strict rule for them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The oarsmen were all in bed, early hours being the strict rule for them.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By Jove, I’m glad to see you, Mr. Merriwell!” cried Benton.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
a small house with a single story
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH THE CREW.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “By Jove, I’m glad to see you, Mr. Merriwell!” cried Benton.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The oarsmen were all in bed, early hours being the strict rule for them.
FerryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
set up or found
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
Gale'snounUS /ɡeɪlz/
possessive form of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “By Jove, I’m glad to see you, Mr. Merriwell!” cried Benton.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
HargreavesnounUS /ˈhɑːrɡriːvz/
English inventor of the spinning jenny (1720-1778)
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The oarsmen were all in bed, early hours being the strict rule for them.
I'm
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From this reading “By Jove, I’m glad to see you, Mr. Merriwell!” cried Benton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading “By Jove, I’m glad to see you, Mr. Merriwell!” cried Benton.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
Merriwell
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From this reading “By Jove, I’m glad to see you, Mr. Merriwell!” cried Benton.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “By Jove, I’m glad to see you, Mr. Merriwell!” cried Benton.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
oarsmen
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From this reading The oarsmen were all in bed, early hours being the strict rule for them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The oarsmen were all in bed, early hours being the strict rule for them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “By Jove, I’m glad to see you, Mr. Merriwell!” cried Benton.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The oarsmen were all in bed, early hours being the strict rule for them.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH THE CREW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The oarsmen were all in bed, early hours being the strict rule for them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “By Jove, I’m glad to see you, Mr. Merriwell!” cried Benton.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH THE CREW.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The oarsmen were all in bed, early hours being the strict rule for them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, on the porch of the cottage in which the coaches lived, Dick found Hargreaves and Benton, his two graduate helpers, deep in talk.
which person or people
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TROUBLE WITH THE CREW.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading Dick reached New London, and was at Gale’s Ferry, the Yale rowing quarters, before the assistant coaches who had been left in charge of the crew had smoked their final pipes for the night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “By Jove, I’m glad to see you, Mr. Merriwell!” cried Benton.
