used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
BANNERSnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading THE CHESTERFIELDS HANG OUT THEIR BANNERS.
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading The coxswain of the barge felt that a great responsibility rested upon him.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
BeechnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
ChesterfieldnounUS /ˈtʃestərfiːld/
suave and witty English statesman remembered mostly for letters to his son (1694-1773)
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
CHESTERFIELDS
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From this reading THE CHESTERFIELDS HANG OUT THEIR BANNERS.
CollegiateadjectiveUS /kəˈliːdʒɪt/
of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
coxswainnoun
the helmsman of a ship's boat or a racing crew
From this reading The coxswain of the barge felt that a great responsibility rested upon him.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
Dornwood
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From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
DorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
epithetsnounUS /ˈepəθets/
plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
a boy or man
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The coxswain of the barge felt that a great responsibility rested upon him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
Gildrock
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From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The coxswain of the barge felt that a great responsibility rested upon him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE CHESTERFIELDS HANG OUT THEIR BANNERS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The coxswain of the barge felt that a great responsibility rested upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The coxswain of the barge felt that a great responsibility rested upon him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CHESTERFIELDS HANG OUT THEIR BANNERS.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
Randolph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The coxswain of the barge felt that a great responsibility rested upon him.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The coxswain of the barge felt that a great responsibility rested upon him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
express in speech
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
not in physical motion
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The coxswain of the barge felt that a great responsibility rested upon him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHESTERFIELDS HANG OUT THEIR BANNERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE CHESTERFIELDS HANG OUT THEIR BANNERS.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The coxswain of the barge felt that a great responsibility rested upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
at the time that
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Matt Randolph was still laying down the law to his crew, and the Gildrock was not within a mile of the little cove at the head of which was Sandy Beach.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
Winooski
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From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Not a fellow will speak without orders," said Dory Dornwood, as the Winooski approached Sandy Beach.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had no doubt the young gentlemen of the Chesterfield Collegiate Institute would indulge in epithets when they came within hail of the Beech Hill boat, for they never failed to do it whenever the opportunity was presented.
