used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SOUTHERN CROSS Dan spent a miserable night.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
any thing at all
From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
bunknounUS /bʌŋk/
a long trough for feeding cattle
From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
a young person of either sex
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE SOUTHERN CROSS Dan spent a miserable night.
Dan
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From this reading THE SOUTHERN CROSS Dan spent a miserable night.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
DunesnounUS /duːnz/
plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
an opposing military force
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had soon satisfied himself that escape was impossible.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
Frost's
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From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had soon satisfied himself that escape was impossible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had soon satisfied himself that escape was impossible.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had soon satisfied himself that escape was impossible.
an opening into or through something
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He had soon satisfied himself that escape was impossible.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
conformity or harmony
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading THE SOUTHERN CROSS Dan spent a miserable night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SOUTHERN CROSS Dan spent a miserable night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
reconnoitreverbUS /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He had soon satisfied himself that escape was impossible.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
in the near future
From this reading He had soon satisfied himself that escape was impossible.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE SOUTHERN CROSS Dan spent a miserable night.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE SOUTHERN CROSS Dan spent a miserable night.
squeezedverbUS /skwiːzd/
past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
stoutnessnounUS /ˈstaʊtnəs/
the property of being strong and resolute
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had soon satisfied himself that escape was impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOUTHERN CROSS Dan spent a miserable night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had soon satisfied himself that escape was impossible.
(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 A child could not have squeezed through the port hole, and the stoutness of the door--barred, he fancied, as well as locked on the outside,--seemed to indicate that this particular cabin had been constructed for the purpose of keeping an enemy out of mischief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The reconnoitre at the House on the Dunes had established nothing but what they already practically knew--that the Marquis, the lady, and the captain of the schooner were working together.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Frost's reflections, as at length he stretched himself upon the bunk, were anything but agreeable.
