used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading So they figured on stealing our dandy little _Tramp_, you know, and leaving us to hold the bag."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading So they figured on stealing our dandy little _Tramp_, you know, and leaving us to hold the bag."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading So they figured on stealing our dandy little _Tramp_, you know, and leaving us to hold the bag."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
hold firmly
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
only a very short time before
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading So they figured on stealing our dandy little _Tramp_, you know, and leaving us to hold the bag."
an opening into or through something
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "WIRELESS" IN TOW.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading So they figured on stealing our dandy little _Tramp_, you know, and leaving us to hold the bag."
immediately past
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
the act of departing
From this reading So they figured on stealing our dandy little _Tramp_, you know, and leaving us to hold the bag."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So they figured on stealing our dandy little _Tramp_, you know, and leaving us to hold the bag."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So they figured on stealing our dandy little _Tramp_, you know, and leaving us to hold the bag."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading So they figured on stealing our dandy little _Tramp_, you know, and leaving us to hold the bag."
Stormways
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From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "WIRELESS" IN TOW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
TOWnounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading THE "WIRELESS" IN TOW.
TrampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading So they figured on stealing our dandy little _Tramp_, you know, and leaving us to hold the bag."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So they figured on stealing our dandy little _Tramp_, you know, and leaving us to hold the bag."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Mr. Gregory, hardly able to grasp the astounding news that Jack Stormways so modestly launched at him.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
WIRELESSnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading THE "WIRELESS" IN TOW.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seems that an accident had happened to their boat, so that, with a hole stove in her bow, they could not go any farther.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, you see, we camped in a little cove last night," continued the boy; "and as luck would have it, these fellows had entered another one close by.
