used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
boat-house
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From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
derangedadjectiveUS /dɪˈreɪndʒd/
driven insane
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
yet to be or coming
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
Gildrock
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From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE GUESTS OF THE INSTITUTION.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
of the present time and place
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
INSTITUTIONnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading THE GUESTS OF THE INSTITUTION.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
Nautifelers
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From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GUESTS OF THE INSTITUTION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
overtakenverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪkən/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
RipplesnounUS /ˈrɪpəlz/
plural of “ripple” — a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GUESTS OF THE INSTITUTION.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
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 When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
at the time that
From this reading When the crowd on the wharf dispersed, they remained; for their plans for the immediate future had been sadly deranged.
in or at the place that
From this reading But they were at liberty to go where they pleased.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ripples and his four companions were glad to find they were not involved in the disaster which had overtaken the other half of the Nautifelers Club.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After they had discussed their situation for a while, they went into the boat-house, hoping to find Captain Gildrock there.
