used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
how long something has existed
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
appraisingadjectiveUS /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/
exercising or involving careful evaluations
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
of short duration or distance
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
ChumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
CruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
CruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
DangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
FishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
GulfnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
HauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
heavily-whiskered
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From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
a boy or man
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
paper-littered
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From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
PerilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
PerilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
questionernounUS /ˈkwestʃənər/
someone who asks a question
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
slighter
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From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
dependable
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
moving very fast
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The busy man at the paper-littered desk swung around in his chair and treated the speaker and his three companions to a brief but keen appraising glance.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading His companions consisted of another boy about the same age but of slighter build, an elderly, stout, heavily-whiskered man with the unmistakable stamp of the sailor in his bearing, and a little negro lad with a grinning, good-humored face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The Boy Chums Cruising in Florida Waters The Perils and Dangers of the Fishing Fleet "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums in The Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Gulf of Mexico."
well-built
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From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Swift as it was, he noted that the questioner was a sturdy, well-built lad with a frank open face deeply tanned by wind and sun.
