used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During this time Bruce slunk about, working hard and drinking water.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
Badeau
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From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading During this time Bruce slunk about, working hard and drinking water.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
make calm or still
From this reading On Saturday they lay ten miles off Liddington in a hazy calm.
consignedverbUS /kənˈsaɪnd/
past form of “consign” — commit forever; commit irrevocably
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading During this time Bruce slunk about, working hard and drinking water.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time Bruce slunk about, working hard and drinking water.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading During this time Bruce slunk about, working hard and drinking water.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading On Saturday they lay ten miles off Liddington in a hazy calm.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
not in action or at work
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Saturday they lay ten miles off Liddington in a hazy calm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
Joe
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From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
laths
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From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On Saturday they lay ten miles off Liddington in a hazy calm.
Liddington
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From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
Manitowoc
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From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading On Saturday they lay ten miles off Liddington in a hazy calm.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
not any; not one
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On Saturday they lay ten miles off Liddington in a hazy calm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Saturday they lay ten miles off Liddington in a hazy calm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
overworkedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt/
past form of “overwork” — use too much
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On Saturday they lay ten miles off Liddington in a hazy calm.
shinglesnounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/
eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
slunk
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From this reading During this time Bruce slunk about, working hard and drinking water.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading On Saturday they lay ten miles off Liddington in a hazy calm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
in or at that place or location
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time Bruce slunk about, working hard and drinking water.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time Bruce slunk about, working hard and drinking water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
under normal conditions
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading During this time Bruce slunk about, working hard and drinking water.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading |AT Manitowoc they picked up a load of laths and shingles, consigned to Grand Haven, and from there they went down to St. Joe, so that it was nearly a week before they returned to Liddington.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
which person or people
From this reading Billy, who was usually overworked as a matter of course, stretched out forward and went to sleep on the deck.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Badeau sat on the rail by the wheel, grumbling--as a man will who has no resources within himself to turn idle hours to account.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading During this time Bruce slunk about, working hard and drinking water.
