used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
(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 This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading THE MASTER OF MOSS BANK.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
apart from; not including
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
promote over another
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
GuynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
Manton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER OF MOSS BANK.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
MOSSnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading THE MASTER OF MOSS BANK.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
Nanita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MASTER OF MOSS BANK.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
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 Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
raftmates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
setter's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
steamboatsnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊts/
plural of “steamboat” — a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER OF MOSS BANK.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
which person or people
From this reading This offer was accepted by all except Mr. Manton, who asked, as a favor, that he and his dogs might be allowed to remain on board the _Venture_, at least until morning.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Of course the raftmates willingly consented to this, for Mr. Manton was so grateful to them, besides proving such an agreeable companion, that they could not help but like him.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a short time after the final plunge of the burned packet, several steamboats, attracted by the blaze, reached the raft, and offered to carry the survivors of the disaster to the nearest town.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The Gordon setter's name was Nanita, while that of her master was Mr. Guy Manton, of New York.
