used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading But enter the aunt's brother, a famous naturalist, back from some trip in South America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Nat's uncle is very fond of him, and they are great friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading But enter the aunt's brother, a famous naturalist, back from some trip in South America.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But enter the aunt's brother, a famous naturalist, back from some trip in South America.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
Boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Nat's uncle is very fond of him, and they are great friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
to come or go into
From this reading But enter the aunt's brother, a famous naturalist, back from some trip in South America.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But enter the aunt's brother, a famous naturalist, back from some trip in South America.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
Fenn
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From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading But Nat's uncle is very fond of him, and they are great friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But Nat's uncle is very fond of him, and they are great friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But enter the aunt's brother, a famous naturalist, back from some trip in South America.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But Nat's uncle is very fond of him, and they are great friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Nat's uncle is very fond of him, and they are great friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
Manville
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From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
Nat
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From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
Nat's
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From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
NaturalistnounUS /ˈnætʃərələst/
an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Nat's uncle is very fond of him, and they are great friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
SeasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
snipingverbUS /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “snipe” — hunt or shoot snipe
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But enter the aunt's brother, a famous naturalist, back from some trip in South America.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading But enter the aunt's brother, a famous naturalist, back from some trip in South America.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nat the Naturalist; or, A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas by George Manville Fenn.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Nat's uncle is very fond of him, and they are great friends.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading But enter the aunt's brother, a famous naturalist, back from some trip in South America.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nat's mother and father have died, and he is being brought up by an aunt and uncle, the latter being his mother's brother.
precisely as stated
From this reading But Nat's uncle is very fond of him, and they are great friends.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His aunt does not care at all for boys, and in particular makes sniping remarks at Nat the whole time.
