used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His example made a great change in the feelings of the Club.
the state of being absent
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
anew
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading His example made a great change in the feelings of the Club.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading His example made a great change in the feelings of the Club.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
having made preparations
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading His example made a great change in the feelings of the Club.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His example made a great change in the feelings of the Club.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His example made a great change in the feelings of the Club.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His example made a great change in the feelings of the Club.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
infuseverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːz/
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
and nothing more
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading TOO LATE.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His example made a great change in the feelings of the Club.
engage in
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
not any; not one
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
sailing-master
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From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TOO LATE.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
the act of using
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
which person or people
From this reading THE very presence of Uncle Dick was enough to infuse new life and comfort into the boys, who were disposed to make themselves miserable over the absence of their genial companion.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading The old sailor believed in looking on the bright side of things, and thought there was no use in worrying over the matter that they could not just then better in any way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, Walter," said he, briskly, "we are fairly afloat again, and our sailing-master having deserted us, we are compelled to call on you to fill his place.
