used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
have
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Such being the case, I trust that you will not interfere with the performance of my duty."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Such being the case, I trust that you will not interfere with the performance of my duty."
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
without deviation
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Such being the case, I trust that you will not interfere with the performance of my duty."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
gratedverbUS /ˈɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “grate” — furnish with a grate
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Such being the case, I trust that you will not interfere with the performance of my duty."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
LeapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
engage in
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
attach a tag or label to
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
MiningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
a particular point in time
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Such being the case, I trust that you will not interfere with the performance of my duty."
Peveril
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
RECOVERverbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
get by special effort
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such being the case, I trust that you will not interfere with the performance of my duty."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Such being the case, I trust that you will not interfere with the performance of my duty."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
the act of using
From this reading Having been sent here expressly to secure this property, I am determined to use every endeavor to carry out my instructions.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A VAIN EFFORT TO RECOVER STOLEN PROPERTY Leaping ashore the moment his skiff grated on the beach, Peveril stepped directly up to the old man and said:
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
a Caucasian
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
which person or people
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Such being the case, I trust that you will not interfere with the performance of my duty."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such being the case, I trust that you will not interfere with the performance of my duty."
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading I do know, however, that they bear the private mark of the White Pine Mining Company, and formed part of a raft recently wrecked on this coast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do not know who you are, sir, nor what claim you make to ownership in those logs.
