used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Everything is going to turn out all right after all," agreed Walter, hopefully.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Everything is going to turn out all right after all," agreed Walter, hopefully.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading WITH THE BOYS.
Charley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
clothing in general
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Everything is going to turn out all right after all," agreed Walter, hopefully.
apart from; not including
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
the act of departing
From this reading "Everything is going to turn out all right after all," agreed Walter, hopefully.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
hopefullyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpfəli/
with hope; in a hopeful manner
From this reading "Everything is going to turn out all right after all," agreed Walter, hopefully.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Everything is going to turn out all right after all," agreed Walter, hopefully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Everything is going to turn out all right after all," agreed Walter, hopefully.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Everything is going to turn out all right after all," agreed Walter, hopefully.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
transport commercially
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
shipwrecked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITH THE BOYS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Everything is going to turn out all right after all," agreed Walter, hopefully.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "Everything is going to turn out all right after all," agreed Walter, hopefully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a relief to be free from the dread and apprehension under which they had labored for so many days.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CONSIDERING the misfortunes which had befallen them, the two chums were in surprisingly good spirits, as they picked their way through the marsh, headed South.
which person or people
From this reading "I feel almost as though we were on a picnic, instead of being shipwrecked sailors who have been robbed of their ship, and have lost all except the clothes on their backs," Charley declared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WITH THE BOYS.
