used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
BALLANTYNE
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From this reading THE CORAL ISLAND, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE CORAL ISLAND, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER ONE.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
CORALnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading THE CORAL ISLAND, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
glensnounUS /ɡlenz/
plural of “glen” — a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
hill-tops
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE CORAL ISLAND, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE CORAL ISLAND, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CHAPTER ONE.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading THE CORAL ISLAND, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
ramblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
rovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
RovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
not in physical motion
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CORAL ISLAND, BY R.M. BALLANTYNE.
THIRSTnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEGINNING--MY EARLY LIFE AND CHARACTER--I THIRST FOR ADVENTURE IN FOREIGN LANDS, AND GO TO SEA.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
precisely as stated
From this reading Roving has always been, and still is, my ruling passion, the joy of my heart, the very sunshine of my existence.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
woodyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdi/
made of or containing or resembling wood
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In childhood, in boyhood, and in man's estate I have been a rover; not a mere rambler among the woody glens and upon the hill-tops of my own native land, but an enthusiastic rover throughout the length and breadth of the wide, wide world.
