used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Then he turned round and ran back at a pace that was even greater than he had achieved on the outward run.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then he turned round and ran back at a pace that was even greater than he had achieved on the outward run.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
bergnounUS /bɜːrɡ/
a large mass of ice floating at sea; usually broken off of a polar glacier
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
divisible by two
From this reading Then he turned round and ran back at a pace that was even greater than he had achieved on the outward run.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Then he turned round and ran back at a pace that was even greater than he had achieved on the outward run.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
Ippegoo
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From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he turned round and ran back at a pace that was even greater than he had achieved on the outward run.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Then he turned round and ran back at a pace that was even greater than he had achieved on the outward run.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
race-course
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
Rooney
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From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Then he turned round and ran back at a pace that was even greater than he had achieved on the outward run.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Then he turned round and ran back at a pace that was even greater than he had achieved on the outward run.
sea-shore
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From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
seaman'snounUS /ˈsiːmənz/
possessive form of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/
clearly and explicitly stated
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he turned round and ran back at a pace that was even greater than he had achieved on the outward run.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Then he turned round and ran back at a pace that was even greater than he had achieved on the outward run.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Suddenly, however, he came to an abrupt halt, and threw up his arms as if in amazement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rooney counted as he ran, and in a much shorter time than had been specified he reached the point, for the level track, or what we may style sea-shore, of the berg was not a bad race-course.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Off went Ippegoo at a pace which was obviously the best that he was capable of putting forth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Rooney was himself greatly surprised at this, for, as the youth drew nearer, the expression of his face showed that he had indeed seen "something" which had not been in the seaman's calculations.
