used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
anew
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
being joined in close association
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
having made preparations
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
hearties
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From this reading 'Hulloa; 'vast, there, my hearties.'
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
hobbledverbUS /ˈhɑːbəld/
past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
Hulloa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Hulloa; 'vast, there, my hearties.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
and nothing more
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
immediately past
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
engage in
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
on one occasion
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
go across or through
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
an amount of time
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading 'Hulloa; 'vast, there, my hearties.'
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
in the direction of
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
the act of testing something
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading 'Hulloa; 'vast, there, my hearties.'
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
at the time that
From this reading A pleasant sail they had made to the fort that morning; their stock of goods had been disposed of, their empty baskets stowed away, and they were just on the point of casting off for their return, when Peter appeared, coming through the gate of the castle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was but a short period after the scene of trial through which Sam and his family were called to pass.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I suppose my readers are about tired with following our heroes on their little voyages; but as this is to be the last they will make in the old skiff, and as it is connected with some interesting circumstances regarding our friend Sam, we must go with them once again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As soon as he passed the sentinel, he hobbled along towards them as fast as crutches would let him.
