used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was bound in iron fetters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
confined by bonds
From this reading The air was bound in iron fetters.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading The air was bound in iron fetters.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
frozeverbUS /froʊz/
inflected form of “freeze” — stop moving or become immobilized
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
the act of departing
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The air was bound in iron fetters.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The air was bound in iron fetters.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
Merritt
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From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
quenchverbUS /kwentʃ/
satisfy
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
dependable
From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
TubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌbi/
short and plump
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was bound in iron fetters.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
in or at the place that
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
which person or people
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Hard, black ice froze up the creek behind his house—the same creek which had supplied the water to quench the wagon house fire—and a chill wind was sweeping in from the sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The water front?” echoed Tubby, who, with Rob and Merritt Crawford, had dropped into Paul’s on their way to the Red Mill pond, where they meant to enjoy some skating.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Any of you fellows going down to the water front?” asked Paul Perkins, one bitter Saturday morning.
you're
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From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading “You must need a bath awfully badly if you’re going to plunge in to-day,” added the stout youth.
