used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Uncle John lent Harry his double-barrelled gun, and a supply of ammunition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
a youthful male person
From this reading Each boy took a tin plate, a tin cup, knife, fork, and spoon.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
cake-pans
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From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
coffee-pot
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From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Each boy took a tin plate, a tin cup, knife, fork, and spoon.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
double-barrelledadjective
having two barrels mounted side by side
From this reading Uncle John lent Harry his double-barrelled gun, and a supply of ammunition.
drop-lines
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From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
fishing-line
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
fishing-pole
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From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading Each boy took a tin plate, a tin cup, knife, fork, and spoon.
frying-pans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Uncle John lent Harry his double-barrelled gun, and a supply of ammunition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle John lent Harry his double-barrelled gun, and a supply of ammunition.
hooksnounUS /hʊks/
large strong hand (as of a fighter)
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Each boy took a tin plate, a tin cup, knife, fork, and spoon.
set down according to a plan
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Uncle John lent Harry his double-barrelled gun, and a supply of ammunition.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
pailsnounUS /peɪlz/
plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Each boy took a tin plate, a tin cup, knife, fork, and spoon.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
spoonnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading Each boy took a tin plate, a tin cup, knife, fork, and spoon.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Uncle John lent Harry his double-barrelled gun, and a supply of ammunition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Each boy took a tin plate, a tin cup, knife, fork, and spoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
male cat
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
(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 For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
at the time that
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For cooking purposes, the boat carried a coffee-pot, two tin cake-pans, which could be used as frying-pans as well as for other purposes, and two small tin pails.
Whitewing
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From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Uncle John announced that the Department was satisfied with the ability of the captain and crew to manage the _Whitewing_, the day for sailing was fixed, and the boys laid in their stores.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each one had a fishing-line and hooks, and Harry and Tom each took a fishing-pole--two poles being as many as were needed, since most of the fishing would probably be done with drop-lines.
