used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "There's one thing I like about our Sammy," Uncle Zenas said in a confidential tone to Sidney.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
a state at a particular time
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading "There's one thing I like about our Sammy," Uncle Zenas said in a confidential tone to Sidney.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
dinner-table
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From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
Eph
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From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
at any time
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
I'd
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From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
engage in
From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
neateradjectiveUS /ˈniːtər/
comparative of “neat” — clean or organized
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "There's one thing I like about our Sammy," Uncle Zenas said in a confidential tone to Sidney.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "There's one thing I like about our Sammy," Uncle Zenas said in a confidential tone to Sidney.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
reg'lar
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From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There's one thing I like about our Sammy," Uncle Zenas said in a confidential tone to Sidney.
Sammy
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From this reading "There's one thing I like about our Sammy," Uncle Zenas said in a confidential tone to Sidney.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
she'd
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From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
She's
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From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
transport commercially
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
express in words
From this reading When she's had a coat of paint, it would puzzle a Quaker lawyer to make out to tell that she'd ever been stove."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE.
There's
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From this reading "There's one thing I like about our Sammy," Uncle Zenas said in a confidential tone to Sidney.
a special situation
From this reading "There's one thing I like about our Sammy," Uncle Zenas said in a confidential tone to Sidney.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "There's one thing I like about our Sammy," Uncle Zenas said in a confidential tone to Sidney.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "There's one thing I like about our Sammy," Uncle Zenas said in a confidential tone to Sidney.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
which person or people
From this reading "She's in as good a condition as I can ever put her, an' outside of a reg'lar ship carpenter, I'd like to see the man who would do a neater job.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Peters was not mistaken as to the time when he would finish the task of repairing the motor boat, and at the dinner-table on the day after Captain Eph and Sidney had had such a narrow escape from being run down in the fog, he announced that his work was at an end.
Zenas
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From this reading "There's one thing I like about our Sammy," Uncle Zenas said in a confidential tone to Sidney.
