used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading So interested did the boys become in this that the excursion to Perdido was abandoned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
Anclote
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading His mother was arranging to go with him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading So interested did the boys become in this that the excursion to Perdido was abandoned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading A week from the day Bob and Tom returned from Newark, Bob was to go to Tampa by rail.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading So interested did the boys become in this that the excursion to Perdido was abandoned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A week from the day Bob and Tom returned from Newark, Bob was to go to Tampa by rail.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
COMPACTnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So interested did the boys become in this that the excursion to Perdido was abandoned.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading So interested did the boys become in this that the excursion to Perdido was abandoned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A week from the day Bob and Tom returned from Newark, Bob was to go to Tampa by rail.
Hal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His mother was arranging to go with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother was arranging to go with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading So interested did the boys become in this that the excursion to Perdido was abandoned.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother was arranging to go with him.
NewarknounUS /ˈnuːərk/
the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey
From this reading A week from the day Bob and Tom returned from Newark, Bob was to go to Tampa by rail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
Perdido
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So interested did the boys become in this that the excursion to Perdido was abandoned.
PIRATEnounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading A week from the day Bob and Tom returned from Newark, Bob was to go to Tampa by rail.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A week from the day Bob and Tom returned from Newark, Bob was to go to Tampa by rail.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So interested did the boys become in this that the excursion to Perdido was abandoned.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
TampanounUS /ˈtæmpə/
a resort city in western Florida; located on Tampa Bay on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading A week from the day Bob and Tom returned from Newark, Bob was to go to Tampa by rail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So interested did the boys become in this that the excursion to Perdido was abandoned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So interested did the boys become in this that the excursion to Perdido was abandoned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
male cat
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week from the day Bob and Tom returned from Newark, Bob was to go to Tampa by rail.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the services of Captain Joe having been retained, the preparations for stocking the schooner with provisions and camp equipage went on from day to day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A MIDNIGHT COMPACT CONCERNING THE BLACK PIRATE It was about two weeks before the Easter vacation would come on, and Hal and Tom would be free to start for Anclote Island in the _Three Sisters_.
