used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The first--the first real adventure in which Billy Topsail was abandoned to his own wit and strength--came by reason of a gust of wind and his own dog.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All Newfoundland boys have adventures; but not all Newfoundland boys survive them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
brought into existence
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading All Newfoundland boys have adventures; but not all Newfoundland boys survive them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All Newfoundland boys have adventures; but not all Newfoundland boys survive them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first--the first real adventure in which Billy Topsail was abandoned to his own wit and strength--came by reason of a gust of wind and his own dog.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And there came, in the course of the day's work and play, to Billy Topsail, many adventures.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And there came, in the course of the day's work and play, to Billy Topsail, many adventures.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And there came, in the course of the day's work and play, to Billy Topsail, many adventures.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
else
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From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
fisherman'snounUS /ˈfɪʃərmənz/
possessive form of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
gustnounUS /ɡʌst/
a strong current of air
From this reading The first--the first real adventure in which Billy Topsail was abandoned to his own wit and strength--came by reason of a gust of wind and his own dog.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And there came, in the course of the day's work and play, to Billy Topsail, many adventures.
NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All Newfoundland boys have adventures; but not all Newfoundland boys survive them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The first--the first real adventure in which Billy Topsail was abandoned to his own wit and strength--came by reason of a gust of wind and his own dog.
participate in games or sport
From this reading And there came, in the course of the day's work and play, to Billy Topsail, many adventures.
PuntverbUS /pʌnt/
kick the ball
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
PutsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The first--the first real adventure in which Billy Topsail was abandoned to his own wit and strength--came by reason of a gust of wind and his own dog.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The first--the first real adventure in which Billy Topsail was abandoned to his own wit and strength--came by reason of a gust of wind and his own dog.
RuddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
a male human offspring
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The first--the first real adventure in which Billy Topsail was abandoned to his own wit and strength--came by reason of a gust of wind and his own dog.
surviveverbUS /sərˈvaɪv/
continue to live and avoid dying
From this reading All Newfoundland boys have adventures; but not all Newfoundland boys survive them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All Newfoundland boys have adventures; but not all Newfoundland boys survive them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was a fisherman's son, born at Ruddy Cove, which is a fishing harbour on the bleak northeast coast of Newfoundland; and there was nothing else for it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
Topsailnoun
a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
precisely as stated
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The first--the first real adventure in which Billy Topsail was abandoned to his own wit and strength--came by reason of a gust of wind and his own dog.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading The first--the first real adventure in which Billy Topsail was abandoned to his own wit and strength--came by reason of a gust of wind and his own dog.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And there came, in the course of the day's work and play, to Billy Topsail, many adventures.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _In Which Young Billy Topsail of Ruddy Cove Puts Out to His First Adventure with His Dog in the Bow of the Punt_ FROM the very beginning it was inevitable that Billy Topsail should have adventures.
