used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
(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 Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
eagerly desirous
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
ArrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
Bedford
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From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
confined by bonds
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
breakfastsnounUS /ˈbrekfəsts/
plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
curatornounUS /kjʊˈreɪtər/
the custodian of a collection (as a museum or library)
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
DartmouthnounUS /ˈdɑːrtməθ/
a college in New Hampshire
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
set up or found
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
half-sizeadjective
half the usual or regular size
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
HistoricaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
go away from a place
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
Let's
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From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
being perceived or observed
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
Nye's
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From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
on one occasion
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
and nothing more
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
OUTWARDadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
a full supply
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
printsnounUS /prɪnts/
plural of “print” — the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
with speed
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
only a very short time before
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
transport commercially
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
male cat
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
in the direction of
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
utensilsnounUS /juːˈtensəlz/
plural of “utensil” — an implement for practical use (especially in a household)
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arriving in New Bedford across the harbor, they at once hurried to Mr. Nye’s office, only to find that he was not in and was not expected for an hour.
waterfrontnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfrʌnt/
the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OUTWARD BOUND The boys scarcely could wait to finish their breakfasts, so anxious were they to see the owner of the _Hector_.
whalersnounUS /ˈweɪlərz/
plural of “whaler” — a seaman who works on a ship that hunts whales
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
whalingverbUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “whale” — hunt for whales
From this reading Here they always found plenty to interest them and the time passed quickly as they studied the fascinating exhibits of whaling weapons and utensils, old prints, log books, and, best of all the half-size model of a New Bedford whaling ship complete in every detail.
belonging to which person
From this reading As they were about to leave the building and passed by the office, they noticed the genial curator talking with a man whose back was towards them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “Let’s go over to the museum,” suggested Tom, and the two boys hurried downstairs, turned into a waterfront street, and a few moments later, reached the Old Dartmouth Historical Society with its wonderful whalers’ museum.
