Chapter XV · 208

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

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

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

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

the two together, not just one

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly

From this reading "Hello!" the visitors exclaimed, when they clapped eyes on Billy.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

a small inlet

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

of or relating to ethnology

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Hello!" the visitors exclaimed, when they clapped eyes on Billy.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "Hello!" the visitors exclaimed, when they clapped eyes on Billy.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

someone whose occupation is catching fish

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

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

From this reading "Fishin'."

a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

the act of departing

From this reading "Where you going?"

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

an expression of greeting

From this reading "Hello!" the visitors exclaimed, when they clapped eyes on Billy.

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

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

possessive form of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

in the near future

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

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

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

not in physical motion

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

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

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

in or at that place or location

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

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 a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

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

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading "Hello!" the visitors exclaimed, when they clapped eyes on Billy.

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

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

at the time that

From this reading "Hello!" the visitors exclaimed, when they clapped eyes on Billy.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where you going?"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were pleasant fellows, and were soon fast friends with Billy Topsail and the lads of the place, by whom they were regarded with some awe, but still with great friendliness.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Where you going?"

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading _In Which a Pirate's Cave grows Interesting, and Two Young Members of the Ethnological and Antiquarian Club of St. John's, Undertake an Adventure under the Guidance of Billy Topsail_ THERE landed in Ruddy Cove, that summer, two youngsters from St. John's on a vacation--city schoolboys both: not fisher lads.