Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

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From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading NEALE WONDERS Dot's startled cries roused all on board the _Bluebird_.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies

From this reading NEALE WONDERS Dot's startled cries roused all on board the _Bluebird_.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading NEALE WONDERS Dot's startled cries roused all on board the _Bluebird_.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

a sheath worn to protect a finger

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading NEALE WONDERS Dot's startled cries roused all on board the _Bluebird_.

the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "Man overboard!" sang out Neale, hardly thinking what he was doing.

a very small circular shape

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading NEALE WONDERS Dot's startled cries roused all on board the _Bluebird_.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

possessive form of “hank” — a coil of rope or wool or yarn

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

only a very short time before

From this reading "Man overboard!" sang out Neale, hardly thinking what he was doing.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Man overboard!" sang out Neale, hardly thinking what he was doing.

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From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

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From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Man overboard!" sang out Neale, hardly thinking what he was doing.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading NEALE WONDERS Dot's startled cries roused all on board the _Bluebird_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NEALE WONDERS Dot's startled cries roused all on board the _Bluebird_.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

to extremes

From this reading "Man overboard!" sang out Neale, hardly thinking what he was doing.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading NEALE WONDERS Dot's startled cries roused all on board the _Bluebird_.

done under pressure

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng

From this reading "Man overboard!" sang out Neale, hardly thinking what he was doing.

cut with a saw

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading NEALE WONDERS Dot's startled cries roused all on board the _Bluebird_.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading NEALE WONDERS Dot's startled cries roused all on board the _Bluebird_.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "Man overboard!" sang out Neale, hardly thinking what he was doing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

in the direction of

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Man overboard!" sang out Neale, hardly thinking what he was doing.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Neale and Mr. Howbridge dropped the cot they were setting in place under the awning, and rushed to the railing of the deck.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Man overboard!" sang out Neale, hardly thinking what he was doing.

in or at the place that

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

-ing form of “wiggle” — move to and fro

From this reading But, to the surprise of all the startled ones, they saw at the stern of the boat, Hank, Dot and Tess, and from Hank's line was dangling a wiggling fish.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Inside the boat Ruth, Agnes and Mrs. MacCall hurried to windows where they could look out toward the stern where the fishing party had seated themselves.

plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading NEALE WONDERS Dot's startled cries roused all on board the _Bluebird_.