used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOOD OMEN FOR THE START.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Get up in the bow with you, Jimmy, quick now, and take the boathook along!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Jack Stormways was always prepared.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
boathook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Get up in the bow with you, Jimmy, quick now, and take the boathook along!
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "Get up in the bow with you, Jimmy, quick now, and take the boathook along!
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
DelawarenounUS /ˈdeləwer/
a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GOOD OMEN FOR THE START.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Get up in the bow with you, Jimmy, quick now, and take the boathook along!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GOOD OMEN FOR THE START.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Stormways was always prepared.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "Get up in the bow with you, Jimmy, quick now, and take the boathook along!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
engage in
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Get up in the bow with you, Jimmy, quick now, and take the boathook along!
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
OMENnounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading A GOOD OMEN FOR THE START.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Jack Stormways was always prepared.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Get up in the bow with you, Jimmy, quick now, and take the boathook along!
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
rowboatnounUS /ˈroʊboʊt/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
cut with a saw
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A GOOD OMEN FOR THE START.
Stormways
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack Stormways was always prepared.
carry out
From this reading "Get up in the bow with you, Jimmy, quick now, and take the boathook along!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GOOD OMEN FOR THE START.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Get up in the bow with you, Jimmy, quick now, and take the boathook along!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack Stormways was always prepared.
at the time that
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He never lost his head in an emergency, for which more than one of his chums had had reason to be thankful in times past.
which person or people
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Get up in the bow with you, Jimmy, quick now, and take the boathook along!
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading So, on the present occasion, when he saw that the tug could not make a complete circuit against the running tide and reach the wrecked rowboat in time to be of any assistance to the unfortunate who had been hurled into the Delaware, Jack instantly headed the little motor boat for the spot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Get up in the bow with you, Jimmy, quick now, and take the boathook along!
