used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His air of unfeigned surprise was most exasperating to Lancaster in his disappointed mood.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "Halloo!" shouted the lieutenant, sauntering up; "where's the precious babe?"
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
confined by bonds
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
bouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
dark-blueadjective
of a dark shade of blue
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading His air of unfeigned surprise was most exasperating to Lancaster in his disappointed mood.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading His air of unfeigned surprise was most exasperating to Lancaster in his disappointed mood.
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
gang-plank
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From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
Hallooverb
urge on with shouts
From this reading "Halloo!" shouted the lieutenant, sauntering up; "where's the precious babe?"
be suspended or hanging
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
and nothing more
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading His air of unfeigned surprise was most exasperating to Lancaster in his disappointed mood.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "Halloo!" shouted the lieutenant, sauntering up; "where's the precious babe?"
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading His air of unfeigned surprise was most exasperating to Lancaster in his disappointed mood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His air of unfeigned surprise was most exasperating to Lancaster in his disappointed mood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His air of unfeigned surprise was most exasperating to Lancaster in his disappointed mood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "Halloo!" shouted the lieutenant, sauntering up; "where's the precious babe?"
recollectedverbUS /ˌrekəˈlektɪd/
past form of “recollect” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
sauntering
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From this reading "Halloo!" shouted the lieutenant, sauntering up; "where's the precious babe?"
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Halloo!" shouted the lieutenant, sauntering up; "where's the precious babe?"
in the near future
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading His air of unfeigned surprise was most exasperating to Lancaster in his disappointed mood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was about to exclaim, "Hang the babe!" but recollected himself just in time to glance around at the passengers on deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His air of unfeigned surprise was most exasperating to Lancaster in his disappointed mood.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
unfeignedadjective
not pretended; sincerely felt or expressed
From this reading His air of unfeigned surprise was most exasperating to Lancaster in his disappointed mood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
Vere
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From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was not a minute too soon, for in an instant the gang-plank was hauled in, and they were outward bound on the dark-blue sea.
at the time that
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
where's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Halloo!" shouted the lieutenant, sauntering up; "where's the precious babe?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading De Vere stared in wonder when his friend scrambled up the plank alone with his beautiful bouquet.
