used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
(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 All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "SEE, THE CONQUERING HERO COMES!"
CONQUERINGnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading "SEE, THE CONQUERING HERO COMES!"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
crewsnounUS /kruːz/
plural of “crew” — the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
Goldwing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
only a very short time before
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "SEE, THE CONQUERING HERO COMES!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
not any; not one
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "SEE, THE CONQUERING HERO COMES!"
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
steam-yacht
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SEE, THE CONQUERING HERO COMES!"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The captains of the several craft had full powers, and they could instruct and practise their crews as well in the river as on the lake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the students were so much excited by their curiosity to know more about the robbers, and about the doings of Dory, that sailing and handling a steam-yacht were for the time lacking in interest to them.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The Goldwing had hardly landed her crew, before the Lily came up to the wharf.
belonging to which person
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then came the Marian, whose party had not lost sight of the schooner, though they had no suspicion that their late passengers had any relations with the robbers.
