used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
react verbally
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
Christy
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From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
cockswain
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From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
decaynounUS /dɪˈkeɪ/
the process of gradually becoming inferior
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
wanted intensely
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
a message received and understood
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
KEYSnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
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 The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
negro's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
Passford
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From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
by chance
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
punknounUS /pʌŋk/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
puntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
without much difficulty
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
and nothing more
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
solicitedverbUS /səˈlɪsɪtɪd/
past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
TAMPAnounUS /ˈtæmpə/
a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The lieutenant had simply desired to get alongside the negro's shaky craft in order to question him, for he was satisfied from the fellow's manner that he knew more than he pretended to know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
precisely as stated
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading The boatman had come off from the shore of his own accord; he had not been solicited to give any information, and his movements had been entirely voluntary on his own part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AMONG THE KEYS OF TAMPA Christy Passford did not intend to cut the negro's punt into two pieces, though perhaps there was some mischief in the purpose of the cockswain.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The punt was a very old affair, reduced almost to punk by the decay of the boards of which it was built, or the bow of the cutter would not have gone through it so readily.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The boatman gave him an evasive answer to his question, which provoked the young officer.
