used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
(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 Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading My father was delighted with her, and congratulated me on the bargain I had made.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Tom Walton declared that the _Belle_ was the finest craft on the lake.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading My father was delighted with her, and congratulated me on the bargain I had made.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Tom Walton declared that the _Belle_ was the finest craft on the lake.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Tom Walton declared that the _Belle_ was the finest craft on the lake.
greatly pleased
From this reading My father was delighted with her, and congratulated me on the bargain I had made.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
apart from; not including
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father was delighted with her, and congratulated me on the bargain I had made.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Tom Walton declared that the _Belle_ was the finest craft on the lake.
fishing-grounds
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From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Tom Walton declared that the _Belle_ was the finest craft on the lake.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading My father was delighted with her, and congratulated me on the bargain I had made.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My father was delighted with her, and congratulated me on the bargain I had made.
Middleport
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My father was delighted with her, and congratulated me on the bargain I had made.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom Walton declared that the _Belle_ was the finest craft on the lake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
male cat
From this reading Tom Walton declared that the _Belle_ was the finest craft on the lake.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Before night, so thoroughly had my boat been talked up in Middleport, I had a party engaged for the next day, to visit the fishing-grounds.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading Tom Walton declared that the _Belle_ was the finest craft on the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My father was delighted with her, and congratulated me on the bargain I had made.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After seeing the boat, and discussing the matter with my father, I had the conscience to fix the price of her at seven dollars a day, which included my own services.
which person or people
From this reading Of course I thought of but little except my boat after she came into my possession, and before the day closed I had exhibited her to all who felt an interest in such matters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My father was delighted with her, and congratulated me on the bargain I had made.
