used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
anew
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
Archie
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From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
assented
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From this reading “He has certainly proved himself a generous friend,” I assented.
babenounUS /beɪb/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
blamedadjectiveUS /bleɪmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “He has certainly proved himself a generous friend,” I assented.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “He has certainly proved himself a generous friend,” I assented.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading “He has certainly proved himself a generous friend,” I assented.
gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has certainly proved himself a generous friend,” I assented.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He has certainly proved himself a generous friend,” I assented.
He's
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From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “He has certainly proved himself a generous friend,” I assented.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “He has certainly proved himself a generous friend,” I assented.
of great significance or value
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
it's
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From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
in the recent past
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
go away from a place
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
established beyond doubt
From this reading “He has certainly proved himself a generous friend,” I assented.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
only a very short time before
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
SeagullnounUS /ˈsiːɡʌl/
mostly white aquatic bird having long pointed wings and short legs
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
staunchnessnoun
loyalty in the face of trouble and difficulty
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
swanlike
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From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “He’s made everything so blamed easy for us that it’s like taking candy from a babe,” said Archie, gleefully.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Finding a sheltered position in the waist, we three boys eagerly discussed our important interview with the Prince and the chances of success in the adventure offered us.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
at the time that
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading When we arrived on deck again the wind had freshened and the pleasant spell of weather we had lately experienced seemed likely to leave us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But our gallant _Seagull_ headed the waves merrily, with scarcely any heaving of her swanlike body, and we knew her staunchness so well that we did not dread any weather that might overtake us.
