used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I knew it was bad, but I hadn't any idea it was so serious."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading I knew it was bad, but I hadn't any idea it was so serious."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
BonnyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TWO SHORT BUT EXCITING VOYAGES.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading TWO SHORT BUT EXCITING VOYAGES.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
hadn't
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From this reading I knew it was bad, but I hadn't any idea it was so serious."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I knew it was bad, but I hadn't any idea it was so serious."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Wasn't it, though!
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
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 I knew it was bad, but I hadn't any idea it was so serious."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
a human being
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading I knew it was bad, but I hadn't any idea it was so serious."
shaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading TWO SHORT BUT EXCITING VOYAGES.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
smugglingnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I knew it was bad, but I hadn't any idea it was so serious."
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
TacomanounUS /təˈkoʊmɑː/
a city in west central Washington on an arm of Puget Sound to the south of Seattle
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
express in words
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Wasn't it, though!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SHORT BUT EXCITING VOYAGES.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
VOYAGESnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading TWO SHORT BUT EXCITING VOYAGES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
Wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Wasn't it, though!
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 "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading But it seems to me, Bonny, that smuggling must be one of the worst crimes a person can commit, judging from the anxiety those fellows show to capture us.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I tell you, Rick Dale, that was a close shave," said Bonny, as the steamer moved away from the Tacoma wharf.
