used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
Abe
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From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
ascendingadjectiveUS /əˈsendɪŋ/
moving or going or growing upward
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The boys were climbing up the bank when he reached them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were climbing up the bank when he reached them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
chimneynounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading The boys were climbing up the bank when he reached them.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
flotillanounUS /floʊˈtɪlə/
a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
Garrity
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From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
the sound of laughing
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The boys were climbing up the bank when he reached them.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
RUNNERSnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
successive (without a break)
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
carry out
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys were climbing up the bank when he reached them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were climbing up the bank when he reached them.
at the time that
From this reading The boys were climbing up the bank when he reached them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He came from the direction of the cabin which they had sighted among the trees, and from the mud and stone chimney of which smoke was ascending straight into the air--a promise of continued good weather.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So far as they could see he appeared to be a rough but genial man, and Paul believed they could easily trust him to take care of the boats while away.
yachtsnounUS /jɑːts/
plural of “yacht” — an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading THE RING OF STEEL RUNNERS As the little flotilla of ice yachts drew up close to the shore, the sound of boyish laughter must have been heard, for a man was seen approaching.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose you are Abe Turner, spoken of by Mr. Garrity?" was the way Paul addressed the man, holding out his hand in friendly greeting.
