used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Notwithstanding his rather critical situation, he was in excellent spirits.
CRUISEverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading The treasure which he had unearthed from the wreck very much elated him.
divisible by two
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Notwithstanding his rather critical situation, he was in excellent spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The treasure which he had unearthed from the wreck very much elated him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding his rather critical situation, he was in excellent spirits.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The treasure which he had unearthed from the wreck very much elated him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Notwithstanding his rather critical situation, he was in excellent spirits.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
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 It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
the act of departing
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The treasure which he had unearthed from the wreck very much elated him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding his rather critical situation, he was in excellent spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
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 THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
Randolph
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From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
on the contrary
From this reading Notwithstanding his rather critical situation, he was in excellent spirits.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Notwithstanding his rather critical situation, he was in excellent spirits.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Notwithstanding his rather critical situation, he was in excellent spirits.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The treasure which he had unearthed from the wreck very much elated him.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It meant comfort and independence for a time at least, and in his new joy he was even ready to forgive his uncle for leaving him on the island and Randolph for not taking him off.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading The treasure which he had unearthed from the wreck very much elated him.
precisely as stated
From this reading The treasure which he had unearthed from the wreck very much elated him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Notwithstanding his rather critical situation, he was in excellent spirits.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
(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 “I’ve heard of things turning out for the best,” was the thought that passed through his mind, “but I never understood it so well before.”
at the time that
From this reading THE CRUISE OF THE RAFT It is time we carried the reader back to the time when Robert, after launching his rude raft, set out from the island of his captivity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The treasure which he had unearthed from the wreck very much elated him.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading The treasure which he had unearthed from the wreck very much elated him.
