Chapter I

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

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

how long something has existed

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

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From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

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

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

favorite

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

a youthful male person

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "IT'S just like stepping suddenly into a strange country.

drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

being one more than seventeen

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

divisible by two

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

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 speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

disposed to please

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

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

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

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

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

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 In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "IT'S just like stepping suddenly into a strange country.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

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

From this reading "IT'S just like stepping suddenly into a strange country.

and nothing more

From this reading "IT'S just like stepping suddenly into a strange country.

a boy or man

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "IT'S just like stepping suddenly into a strange country.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

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

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

fraught with danger

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

uttered with a trill

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

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

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading "IT'S just like stepping suddenly into a strange country.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading "IT'S just like stepping suddenly into a strange country.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading "IT'S just like stepping suddenly into a strange country.

large silvery game fish of warm Atlantic coastal waters especially off Florida

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

past form of “tattoo” — stain (skin) with indelible color

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

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

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I am glad we came even if we decide not to go into the business."

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

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

which person or people

From this reading The speaker, a sturdy, manly-looking boy of eighteen, was one of a party of four persons who were strolling along a street in the Greek section of Tarpon Springs, a small Florida town, located on the Anclote River, a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

belonging to which person

From this reading His companions were a boy about his own age but of less robust appearance, a little negro lad with a good-humored intelligent face, and a middle-aged, heavily-bearded, blue-eyed man whose tattooed arms and rolling gait told of a life spent on tossing seas and whose confident bearing and air of authority stamped him as one above the rank of a common sailor.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Boy Chums In the Gulf of Mexico On a Dangerous Cruise with the Greek Spongers Author of "The Boy Chums on Indian River," "The Boy Chums on Haunted Island," "The Boy Chums in the Forest," "The Boy Chums' Perilous Cruise."