used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
how long something has existed
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
barkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
Betsy
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From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
a state at a particular time
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
characterized by great determination
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
a small worthless amount
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
be obedient to
From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
salt's
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From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
having a supporting base
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There remained nothing for Jack and Ray to do but climb aboard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
precisely as stated
From this reading From the age and condition of the revolver it did not look as if it could do very much damage.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But nevertheless the two boys were not of a mind to experiment with its shooting qualities by making themselves the target.
at the time that
From this reading Therefore they made haste to obey the old salt’s command, especially when he emphasized it by waving the “barker” very close to them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the determined old fisherman standing there in the stern of the _Betsy Anne_, looking coldly along the barrel of the old “barker,” as he called his pistol, the two lads felt that he had them at a disadvantage.
