used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They responded in a similar manner, with a strange lightness and exultant feeling in their hearts.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From the rocks the picnickers waved white handkerchiefs and called to them.
CamdennounUS /ˈkæmdən/
a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
closesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading They responded in a similar manner, with a strange lightness and exultant feeling in their hearts.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading They responded in a similar manner, with a strange lightness and exultant feeling in their hearts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the rocks the picnickers waved white handkerchiefs and called to them.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading From the rocks the picnickers waved white handkerchiefs and called to them.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading They responded in a similar manner, with a strange lightness and exultant feeling in their hearts.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
imbibingnoun
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading TOO WELL KNOWN.
ledgesnounUS /ˈledʒɪz/
plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading They responded in a similar manner, with a strange lightness and exultant feeling in their hearts.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They responded in a similar manner, with a strange lightness and exultant feeling in their hearts.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
picnickers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the rocks the picnickers waved white handkerchiefs and called to them.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading They responded in a similar manner, with a strange lightness and exultant feeling in their hearts.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading From the rocks the picnickers waved white handkerchiefs and called to them.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading They responded in a similar manner, with a strange lightness and exultant feeling in their hearts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Even Bruce Browning showed enthusiasm, for he could not help imbibing some of the spirit of the occasion.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They responded in a similar manner, with a strange lightness and exultant feeling in their hearts.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They responded in a similar manner, with a strange lightness and exultant feeling in their hearts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From the rocks the picnickers waved white handkerchiefs and called to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking care not to strike one of the line of ledges that almost closes the mouth of Camden harbor, they ran in and dropped anchor.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TOO WELL KNOWN.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading From the rocks the picnickers waved white handkerchiefs and called to them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading TOO WELL KNOWN.
a Caucasian
From this reading From the rocks the picnickers waved white handkerchiefs and called to them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They responded in a similar manner, with a strange lightness and exultant feeling in their hearts.
