used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Up to weather one minute, and the next sneaking up to leeward of a fellow.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
a boy or man
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
It's
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From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
leewardnounUS /ˈliːwərd/
the direction in which the wind is blowing
From this reading Up to weather one minute, and the next sneaking up to leeward of a fellow.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Up to weather one minute, and the next sneaking up to leeward of a fellow.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
Ned
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From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Up to weather one minute, and the next sneaking up to leeward of a fellow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Up to weather one minute, and the next sneaking up to leeward of a fellow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
parriedverbUS /ˈperid/
inflected form of “parry” — impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
express in words
From this reading “Say, she’s a wonder.
she's
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From this reading “Say, she’s a wonder.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading Up to weather one minute, and the next sneaking up to leeward of a fellow.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
bound or secured closely
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to weather one minute, and the next sneaking up to leeward of a fellow.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Up to weather one minute, and the next sneaking up to leeward of a fellow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the meantime, the other fellow had been looking over the side while Ned tied his hands fast.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading “It’s a kind of a special duty launch,” parried Ned, not wishing to reveal the true nature of their craft.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “Say, she’s a wonder.
showing curiosity
From this reading “What kind of a launch is that, anyhow?” he asked in wondering tones.
