used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
ALASKAnounUS /əˈlæskə/
a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
react verbally
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
automaticadjectiveUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/
operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
BarrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
ControllernounUS /kənˈtroʊlər/
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
CoppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
GULFnounUS /ɡʌlf/
an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
and nothing more
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
engage in
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
and nothing more
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
signifiesverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “signify” — denote or connote
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
carry out
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
Tommy
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From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
Tommy's
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From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But why should he want to take us there?" insisted Tommy, slipping a hand toward his hip pocket to make sure that his automatic was ready for any emergency.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "The Barren islands," replied Sam, "lie in the Gulf of Alaska, just south of the mouth of Copper river, west of Controller bay.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They extend along the coast, only a short distance out, for twenty miles or more, and are just what the local name signifies, Barren islands."
in or at the place that
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading ON THE GULF OF ALASKA "Where are the Barren islands, and why should he want to take us there?" asked Tommy, apprehensively.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Sam did not answer the question, for Tommy's quick start of surprise, his low exclamation of dismay, checked the words which were on his lips.
