used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISASTROUS COLLISION.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
fearless and daring
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
Cap'n
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From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
careersnounUS /kərˈɪrz/
plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
CodnounUS /kɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
COLLISIONnounUS /kəˈlɪʒən/
(physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together
From this reading A DISASTROUS COLLISION.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading That made no difference, however.
DISASTROUSadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading A DISASTROUS COLLISION.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That made no difference, however.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
go away from a place
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That made no difference, however.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
the force of workers available
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
not any; not one
From this reading That made no difference, however.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
a special situation
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
waterfrontnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfrʌnt/
the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
WhatnotnounUS /ˈwʌtnɑːt/
miscellaneous curios
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
at the time that
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
in or at the place that
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
which person or people
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The running off with that boat from the waterfront of a city in broad daylight was a bold thing to do.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But these men were accustomed to taking desperate risks, and had done many more reckless things than this in the course of their lawless careers; besides, they expected to overtake the raft within an hour or so, when they would send the boat back to its owner, or leave it where he could find it.
but in spite of that
From this reading They did not yet understand the connection between Cap'n Cod, whom they knew as the proprietor of the _Whatnot_, and those who were interested in the recovery of the raft.
