used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading The means of accomplishing that purpose he must decide upon when he reached the boatyard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the outset his only purpose was to do irreparable mischief to the war canoe.
boatyardnounUS /ˈboʊtjɑːrd/
a place where boats are built or maintained or stored
From this reading The means of accomplishing that purpose he must decide upon when he reached the boatyard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading At the outset his only purpose was to do irreparable mischief to the war canoe.
chiselnounUS /ˈtʃɪzəl/
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
without doubt or question
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The means of accomplishing that purpose he must decide upon when he reached the boatyard.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
Fred
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From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
HIRAM
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From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, he had in one pocket a keen-bladed pocket knife.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, he had in one pocket a keen-bladed pocket knife.
irreparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading At the outset his only purpose was to do irreparable mischief to the war canoe.
keen-bladed
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From this reading However, he had in one pocket a keen-bladed pocket knife.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading However, he had in one pocket a keen-bladed pocket knife.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The means of accomplishing that purpose he must decide upon when he reached the boatyard.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading At the outset his only purpose was to do irreparable mischief to the war canoe.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The means of accomplishing that purpose he must decide upon when he reached the boatyard.
not any; not one
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading However, he had in one pocket a keen-bladed pocket knife.
and nothing more
From this reading At the outset his only purpose was to do irreparable mischief to the war canoe.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading At the outset his only purpose was to do irreparable mischief to the war canoe.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading However, he had in one pocket a keen-bladed pocket knife.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
PRIESnounUS /praɪz/
plural of “pry” — a heavy iron lever with one end forged into a wedge
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At the outset his only purpose was to do irreparable mischief to the war canoe.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The means of accomplishing that purpose he must decide upon when he reached the boatyard.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
Ripley
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From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
sharp-edged
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From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The means of accomplishing that purpose he must decide upon when he reached the boatyard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The means of accomplishing that purpose he must decide upon when he reached the boatyard.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading At the outset his only purpose was to do irreparable mischief to the war canoe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the outset his only purpose was to do irreparable mischief to the war canoe.
(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 Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
at the time that
From this reading HIRAM PRIES A SECRET LOOSE When he left home Fred Ripley had no clearly defined idea as to what he meant to do.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Well wrapped in paper a short but sharp-edged chisel rested in one of the side pockets of his coat.
