used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
highly skilled
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading It was only natural that the trial should arouse unusual interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was held in the large public hall, and the building was packed with eager and curious spectators.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was held in the large public hall, and the building was packed with eager and curious spectators.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It was held in the large public hall, and the building was packed with eager and curious spectators.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
every person
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
yet to be or coming
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was held in the large public hall, and the building was packed with eager and curious spectators.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was held in the large public hall, and the building was packed with eager and curious spectators.
Hillcrest
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From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
how
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From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was only natural that the trial should arouse unusual interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was held in the large public hall, and the building was packed with eager and curious spectators.
log-stealers
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From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was only natural that the trial should arouse unusual interest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
not any; not one
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only natural that the trial should arouse unusual interest.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading It was held in the large public hall, and the building was packed with eager and curious spectators.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was held in the large public hall, and the building was packed with eager and curious spectators.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was only natural that the trial should arouse unusual interest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading It was held in the large public hall, and the building was packed with eager and curious spectators.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
the act of testing something
From this reading It was only natural that the trial should arouse unusual interest.
tug-boatmen
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From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was only natural that the trial should arouse unusual interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEST "GOOD TURN" There was great excitement throughout Hillcrest over the capture of the log-stealers.
look attentively
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a short time everybody knew how the scouts had kept watch during the night, and how the three tug-boatmen were forced to remain in their anchored boat, with the captain guarding them while the scouts went for the magistrate and constable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was a feeling of satisfaction that this had been so successfully accomplished, as it would no doubt put an end to such contemptible business in the future.
