used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOOTING BATS AND IGUANAS.--VISITING THE HOT SPRINGS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
BATSadjectiveUS /bæts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading SHOOTING BATS AND IGUANAS.--VISITING THE HOT SPRINGS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading SHOOTING BATS AND IGUANAS.--VISITING THE HOT SPRINGS.
IGUANASnounUS /ˌɪˈɡwɑːnəz/
plural of “iguana” — large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central America and South America
From this reading SHOOTING BATS AND IGUANAS.--VISITING THE HOT SPRINGS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
set down according to a plan
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
by chance
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading SHOOTING BATS AND IGUANAS.--VISITING THE HOT SPRINGS.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading SHOOTING BATS AND IGUANAS.--VISITING THE HOT SPRINGS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOOTING BATS AND IGUANAS.--VISITING THE HOT SPRINGS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
to-day
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From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
VISITINGnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading SHOOTING BATS AND IGUANAS.--VISITING THE HOT SPRINGS.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way thither their host intimated that they were to have a kind of sport they had never seen in America, and perhaps had never heard of.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two boats to-day instead of three, and the course was laid for an island three or four miles away.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It might be a disappointment, as it did not require much skill, but in any event it would be a novelty.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Wait till we get there," said he, "and then you will know what it is.
