used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I'm positive it is," added his father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading And while he was thus searching, Daddy Bunker, Russ and Laddie examined the box.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading And while he was thus searching, Daddy Bunker, Russ and Laddie examined the box.
driftwoodnounUS /ˈdrɪftwʊd/
wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
divisible by two
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading And while he was thus searching, Daddy Bunker, Russ and Laddie examined the box.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I'm positive it is," added his father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
the act of departing
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm positive it is," added his father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm positive it is," added his father.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It looks just like the same one," said Russ.
and nothing more
From this reading "It looks just like the same one," said Russ.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
Laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading And while he was thus searching, Daddy Bunker, Russ and Laddie examined the box.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It looks just like the same one," said Russ.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It looks just like the same one," said Russ.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It looks just like the same one," said Russ.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading "I'm positive it is," added his father.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
RussnounUS /rʌs/
plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev
From this reading And while he was thus searching, Daddy Bunker, Russ and Laddie examined the box.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "It looks just like the same one," said Russ.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading And while he was thus searching, Daddy Bunker, Russ and Laddie examined the box.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading And while he was thus searching, Daddy Bunker, Russ and Laddie examined the box.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
male cat
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
UPSETverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
the act of using
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
(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 When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
at the time that
From this reading When he had carried the box well up on the beach, out of reach of even the highest waves, he looked about for a piece of driftwood that he could use in knocking the cover off the case.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And while he was thus searching, Daddy Bunker, Russ and Laddie examined the box.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE UPSET BOAT Cousin Tom had said he was not going to wait for a hammer to open the box, and he was as good as his word.
