used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
in actual fact
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The terrible disaster at Elmvale, however, had sobered the four friends a good bit at the last.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The terrible disaster at Elmvale, however, had sobered the four friends a good bit at the last.
of short duration or distance
From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The terrible disaster at Elmvale, however, had sobered the four friends a good bit at the last.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
Elmvale
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From this reading The terrible disaster at Elmvale, however, had sobered the four friends a good bit at the last.
divisible by two
From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
your parents
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The terrible disaster at Elmvale, however, had sobered the four friends a good bit at the last.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The terrible disaster at Elmvale, however, had sobered the four friends a good bit at the last.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The terrible disaster at Elmvale, however, had sobered the four friends a good bit at the last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
Kennebunk
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From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
Knott
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From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
immediately past
From this reading The terrible disaster at Elmvale, however, had sobered the four friends a good bit at the last.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
go away from a place
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
full of life and energy
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
not any; not one
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
Rivermouth
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From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
Seacove
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From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Seven Knott had gone away before it happened, so he had had no part in their later adventures.
soberedverbUS /ˈsoʊbərd/
past form of “sober” — cause to become sober
From this reading The terrible disaster at Elmvale, however, had sobered the four friends a good bit at the last.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
superdreadnaught
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From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The terrible disaster at Elmvale, however, had sobered the four friends a good bit at the last.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
precisely as stated
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading UNEXPECTED PERIL The four apprentice seamen went down to Rivermouth in great spirits.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The home folks were not actually glad to see them go, but they were a little relieved; for the chums had managed to keep things very lively about Seacove during their shore leave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were not even sure that he had gone to join the crew of the _Kennebunk_, the new superdreadnaught to which they were assigned for a brief cruise.
