used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
react verbally
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
boatmannounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
give expression to
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
set up or found
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
the literary culture
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
not any; not one
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
post-office
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
postaladjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstəl/
of or relating to the system for delivering mail
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
on the contrary
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
rubbernounUS /ˈrʌbər/
an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
sunburnedadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnbɜːrnd/
suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The policeman did not return, and the boys slept until an hour after sunrise.
the act of using
From this reading At the post-office were letters from home for all the boys, and a postal order for ten dollars from Uncle John for the use of the expedition.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
water-proof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The waiters were rather astonished at the tremendous appetites displayed by the four sunburned boys, and there is no doubt that the landlord lost money that morning.
in or at the place that
From this reading They then rowed down the river to the steamboat landing, where they left their boat in charge of a boatman, and went to a hotel for breakfast.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After breakfast, Harry went to the express office, where he found a large water-proof India rubber bag, which the Department had sent in answer to his letter.
