used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
(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 While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
Altamont
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From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
any thing at all
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
fearless and daring
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
divisible by two
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
the act of departing
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
of great significance or value
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCUSSION.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
regainingnounUS /rɪˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
getting something back again
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
transport commercially
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
triumphedverbUS /ˈtraɪəmft/
past form of “triumph” — prove superior
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading He was a true type of the American, a shrewd, intelligent man, full of energy and resolution, enterprising, bold, and ready for anything.
unlading
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From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading His vigorous constitution triumphed, and he was even able to lend a helping hand in the unlading of the ship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading While all these preparations for winter were going on Altamont was fast regaining strength.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading He was a native of New York, he informed his companions, and had been a sailor from his boyhood.
