used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The _Fox_ was lying at a wharf some distance above the steamboat wharf.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Diamond, Hodge and Dustan were to accompany Frank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading She was coaled for a trip, and steam was up as the sun rose out of the bay beyond the monument in the harbor.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She was coaled for a trip, and steam was up as the sun rose out of the bay beyond the monument in the harbor.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
coaled
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From this reading She was coaled for a trip, and steam was up as the sun rose out of the bay beyond the monument in the harbor.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Diamond, Hodge and Dustan were to accompany Frank.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The _Fox_ was lying at a wharf some distance above the steamboat wharf.
Dustan
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From this reading Diamond, Hodge and Dustan were to accompany Frank.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading She was coaled for a trip, and steam was up as the sun rose out of the bay beyond the monument in the harbor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
Hodge
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From this reading Diamond, Hodge and Dustan were to accompany Frank.
hustlernounUS /ˈhʌsələr/
a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The _Fox_ was lying at a wharf some distance above the steamboat wharf.
Merriwell
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From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading She was coaled for a trip, and steam was up as the sun rose out of the bay beyond the monument in the harbor.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS OF THE STOLEN YACHT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEWS OF THE STOLEN YACHT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was coaled for a trip, and steam was up as the sun rose out of the bay beyond the monument in the harbor.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She was coaled for a trip, and steam was up as the sun rose out of the bay beyond the monument in the harbor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was coaled for a trip, and steam was up as the sun rose out of the bay beyond the monument in the harbor.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The _Fox_ was lying at a wharf some distance above the steamboat wharf.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading The _Fox_ was lying at a wharf some distance above the steamboat wharf.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading NEWS OF THE STOLEN YACHT.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She was coaled for a trip, and steam was up as the sun rose out of the bay beyond the monument in the harbor.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS OF THE STOLEN YACHT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading She was coaled for a trip, and steam was up as the sun rose out of the bay beyond the monument in the harbor.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was coaled for a trip, and steam was up as the sun rose out of the bay beyond the monument in the harbor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank Merriwell showed his abilities as a hustler, for at sunrise he was on board the steam launch _Fox_, and ready to start in pursuit of his stolen yacht.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Diamond, Hodge and Dustan were to accompany Frank.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The _Fox_ was lying at a wharf some distance above the steamboat wharf.
YACHTnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading NEWS OF THE STOLEN YACHT.
