used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
(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 The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
react verbally
From this reading "Fine and dandy!" was the answer of the big lad.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading "I just needed a bath."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Fine and dandy!" was the answer of the big lad.
BOSWELL'S
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From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading "Fine and dandy!" was the answer of the big lad.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
exuberancenounUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/
joyful enthusiasm
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Fine and dandy!" was the answer of the big lad.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
How
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From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I just needed a bath."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
and nothing more
From this reading "I just needed a bath."
a boy or man
From this reading "Fine and dandy!" was the answer of the big lad.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
Lighton
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From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "I just needed a bath."
NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
others
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From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
on the contrary
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
rub-down
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From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
togsnounUS /tɑːɡz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading "Look here!" exclaimed Mr. Lighton, somewhat sternly, "you had better get a good rub-down, and put on some dry togs.
male cat
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The lads in rowing costumes did not hesitate to crowd close, while the other spectators, and there were many on the float, rather held back, for Dutch, in the exuberance of his mirth, was shaking himself like a Newfoundland dog, scattering drops all over.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BOSWELL'S CHANCE "How about you, Dutch?" asked Tom eagerly, as he hurried up to his dripping chum, while others followed.
