used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading Peters and his chum, Bates, had the _Nautilus_--Peters' boat--raised and repaired.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Peters and his chum, Bates, had the _Nautilus_--Peters' boat--raised and repaired.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
DuckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
FERRYverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading PROFITS OF QUEEN'S FERRY.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peters and his chum, Bates, had the _Nautilus_--Peters' boat--raised and repaired.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peters and his chum, Bates, had the _Nautilus_--Peters' boat--raised and repaired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
jauntnounUS /dʒɔːnt/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
NautilusnounUS /ˈnɔːtələs/
a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
From this reading Peters and his chum, Bates, had the _Nautilus_--Peters' boat--raised and repaired.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
not one, and not any
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROFITS OF QUEEN'S FERRY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peters and his chum, Bates, had the _Nautilus_--Peters' boat--raised and repaired.
PROFITSnounUS /ˈprɑːfɪts/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading PROFITS OF QUEEN'S FERRY.
QUEEN'SnounUS /kwiːnz/
possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading PROFITS OF QUEEN'S FERRY.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Peters and his chum, Bates, had the _Nautilus_--Peters' boat--raised and repaired.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Peters and his chum, Bates, had the _Nautilus_--Peters' boat--raised and repaired.
free from harm or evil
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
carry out
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
TransportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
which person or people
From this reading People came from far and near to take a look at the boys who were the central figures in the adventure, and incidentally they took a trip on the _Black Duck_ itself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The boat was none the worse for its jaunt with a dead engine up the bay on that eventful night, but thereafter Frank carried an extra set of batteries for any similar emergency that might arise.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading For a week after the wreck on Flat Rock, and the swim and rescue which followed, the Queen's Transportation Company did a rushing business.
