used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Every portion of the hut, indeed, was evidently composed of wreck-wood--the roof, the sides, and floor.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every portion of the hut, indeed, was evidently composed of wreck-wood--the roof, the sides, and floor.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Every portion of the hut, indeed, was evidently composed of wreck-wood--the roof, the sides, and floor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five golden guineas or a rope's-end, remember that."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Every portion of the hut, indeed, was evidently composed of wreck-wood--the roof, the sides, and floor.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Five golden guineas or a rope's-end, remember that."
guineasnounUS /ˈɡɪniz/
plural of “guinea” — a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading Five golden guineas or a rope's-end, remember that."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
HonounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Every portion of the hut, indeed, was evidently composed of wreck-wood--the roof, the sides, and floor.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Every portion of the hut, indeed, was evidently composed of wreck-wood--the roof, the sides, and floor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Pratt soon returned with Toby.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Five golden guineas or a rope's-end, remember that."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Every portion of the hut, indeed, was evidently composed of wreck-wood--the roof, the sides, and floor.
Pratt
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From this reading John Pratt soon returned with Toby.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Five golden guineas or a rope's-end, remember that."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading John Pratt soon returned with Toby.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Every portion of the hut, indeed, was evidently composed of wreck-wood--the roof, the sides, and floor.
rope's-end
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From this reading Five golden guineas or a rope's-end, remember that."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
transport commercially
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
shipmatenounUS /ˈʃɪpmeɪt/
an associate on the same ship with you
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Every portion of the hut, indeed, was evidently composed of wreck-wood--the roof, the sides, and floor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
in the near future
From this reading John Pratt soon returned with Toby.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Five golden guineas or a rope's-end, remember that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
three-leggedadjective
having or as if having three legs
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading John Pratt soon returned with Toby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every portion of the hut, indeed, was evidently composed of wreck-wood--the roof, the sides, and floor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Pratt soon returned with Toby.
won't
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From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
wreck-wood
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From this reading Every portion of the hut, indeed, was evidently composed of wreck-wood--the roof, the sides, and floor.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading Arthur thanked him, and sat down on a three-legged stool, near a table, which, from its appearance, he knew had formed part of the furniture of the cabin of a ship, probably wrecked on the coast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
you'll
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From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Ho, ho, old shipmate," said Toby, as he entered, "so you won't believe what the young gentleman promises; but you'll believe me.
