used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
AaronnounUS /ˈerən/
United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
(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 Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
cavernsnounUS /ˈkævərnz/
plural of “cavern” — any large dark enclosed space
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
gleamy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
heathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
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 Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
loadingnounUS /ˈloʊdɪŋ/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
lobster-fishers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
overlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
Serk
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From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
stowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/
the act of packing or storing away
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading WELCOME TO SUPPER.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WELCOME TO SUPPER.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading It was not that in these islands any danger attended traffic of any kind; except in the one article of spirits which had not paid duty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
uplandadjectiveUS /ˈʌplənd/
used of high or hilly country
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
vraickers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
accept gladly
From this reading WELCOME TO SUPPER.
(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 Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Two of the company had hastened over the heath, while the others were at supper, to bring the larger packages which had been left behind; and all had put off beneath the moon some time before midnight.
willedverbUS /wɪld/
past form of “will” — decree or ordain
From this reading The party was off Little Serk, as Aaron willed, before the first farmer was abroad on the upland to overlook the gleamy sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Prince had found a little leisure for being civil to his former customers, though he had much to do, as well as his companions, in stowing in one of the caverns the goods he had brought from France, and loading the boat with the packages deposited there by some friendly vraickers and lobster-fishers.
