used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They discussed it for some time after Rod had gone to bed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "But are you not a little anxious, Daniel?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But are you not a little anxious, Daniel?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They discussed it for some time after Rod had gone to bed.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
a youthful male person
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But are you not a little anxious, Daniel?"
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
CHUMSnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
crankyadjectiveUS /ˈkræŋki/
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading "But are you not a little anxious, Daniel?"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They discussed it for some time after Rod had gone to bed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They discussed it for some time after Rod had gone to bed.
destroyed or killed
From this reading They discussed it for some time after Rod had gone to bed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
only a very short time before
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But are you not a little anxious, Daniel?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
Rodney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They discussed it for some time after Rod had gone to bed.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed hardly possible that cranky Captain Josh could become such an interesting companion to a little boy.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "It is quite evident that the captain has taken a great fancy to Rodney," Mrs. Royal remarked, as she bent her head over some needlework she had in her hands.
express in words
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They discussed it for some time after Rod had gone to bed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They discussed it for some time after Rod had gone to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CHUMS TO THE RESCUE Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal were greatly interested in the story Rod had to tell them that evening of his experiences during the day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But are you not a little anxious, Daniel?"
