used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HARD BATTLE AT SANDY POINT.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HARD BATTLE AT SANDY POINT.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading A HARD BATTLE AT SANDY POINT.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
Billcord
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From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
boathook
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From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
bruisernoun
a large and strong and heavyset man
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, it improved its prospects of success.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
divisible by two
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A HARD BATTLE AT SANDY POINT.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading On the contrary, it improved its prospects of success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, it improved its prospects of success.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, it improved its prospects of success.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, it improved its prospects of success.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A HARD BATTLE AT SANDY POINT.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading On the contrary, it improved its prospects of success.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
SANDYadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading A HARD BATTLE AT SANDY POINT.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading On the contrary, it improved its prospects of success.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
male cat
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The brilliant strategy of the bruiser was not affected by the visit of Paul Bristol to the hollow tree.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading As soon as Paul disappeared in the woods, Tom took the boathook from the Dragon, the oars being already in his possession, and hastened off in the direction to which he had carried his previous survey of the locality.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The intimation that there was even a little money in the tin box was encouraging, for it would add something to the ten dollars he was to receive on account of his blind bargain with Walk Billcord.
