used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
beachesnounUS /ˈbiːtʃəz/
plural of “beach” — an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The spring camping-out soon became one of the most popular features of the year.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
camping-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The spring camping-out soon became one of the most popular features of the year.
Chubnoun
European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
gotten under control
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
EmerynounUS /ˈeməri/
a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The spring camping-out soon became one of the most popular features of the year.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
ten 10s
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The spring camping-out soon became one of the most popular features of the year.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The spring camping-out soon became one of the most popular features of the year.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
by chance
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading The spring camping-out soon became one of the most popular features of the year.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
school'snounUS /skuːlz/
possessive form of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
in the near future
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading The next morning Chub and Bacon did the honors of the island, conducting Roy from end to end and pointing out the historical spots.
the season of growth
From this reading The spring camping-out soon became one of the most popular features of the year.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
confined on all sides
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
up-stream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
a Caucasian
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading It contained between an acre and a half and two acres, was beautifully wooded, stood well above flood tide and was surrounded on two sides by beaches of clean white sand.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A NIGHT ALARM Fox Island lay about two hundred yards off shore and perhaps thrice that distance up-stream from the landing.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The spring camping-out soon became one of the most popular features of the year.
a late time of life
From this reading Doctor Emery had purchased the island some years before, primarily to keep away undesirable neighbors, and had soon discovered that it was a distinct addition to the school's attractions.
