Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

third-person singular of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading THE MASTER-CARPENTER DISPOSES OF HIS PRISONER.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

destroyed or killed

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE MASTER-CARPENTER DISPOSES OF HIS PRISONER.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

engage in

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE MASTER-CARPENTER DISPOSES OF HIS PRISONER.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MASTER-CARPENTER DISPOSES OF HIS PRISONER.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.

an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

above and across; more than

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading THE MASTER-CARPENTER DISPOSES OF HIS PRISONER.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MASTER-CARPENTER DISPOSES OF HIS PRISONER.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Oscar Chester had been on Garden Island over two hours, and had had time enough to cool off.

a native or resident of Vermont

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

at the time that

From this reading Oscar said nothing when he went on board of the steamer, and the other boys were not inclined to make any talk with him.

which person or people

From this reading It was plain that he did not like the looks of Mr. Brookbine, who was a stalwart Vermonter, over six feet in height.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had gone on shore with one of the men from the estate, who acted as a deck-hand, to bring off the rebel.