used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
(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 Jack was all ready, sitting perched on the bow of the sloop.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Jack was all ready, sitting perched on the bow of the sloop.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
chuggingverbUS /ˈtʃʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “chug” — make a dull, explosive sound
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
clothing in general
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading (Bee declared he felt safer near land).
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
fog-horn
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From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
Hal
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From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
half-past
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From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
heraldedadjectiveUS /ˈherəldɪd/
publicly announced
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
Herrick's
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From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
highly-polished
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From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack was all ready, sitting perched on the bow of the sloop.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading (Bee declared he felt safer near land).
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
a particular point in time
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading (Bee declared he felt safer near land).
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
Nobody'snounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiːz/
possessive form of “nobody” — a person of no influence
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack was all ready, sitting perched on the bow of the sloop.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
and nothing more
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Jack was all ready, sitting perched on the bow of the sloop.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Jack was all ready, sitting perched on the bow of the sloop.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading (Bee declared he felt safer near land).
a particular situation
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Jack was all ready, sitting perched on the bow of the sloop.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading Jack was all ready, sitting perched on the bow of the sloop.
sneakersnounUS /ˈsniːkərz/
plural of “sneaker” — a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
stone-throw
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From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He had taken off his Sunday clothes and felt more comfortable; especially since he had changed those highly-polished shoes for a pair of brown canvas “sneakers.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He tumbled into the launch as Hal ran her alongside and a moment or two later they were chugging down the coast, the rocky shore of The Front only a good stone-throw away.
at the time that
From this reading On Nobody’s Island It was nearer half-past three than three, however, when the launch, heralded by a dismal solo on the patent fog-horn by Bee, came into Herrick’s Cove.
