used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Hank Butts was left to watch over the boat and keep an eye over the joiner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
Beaufort
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From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Hank Butts was left to watch over the boat and keep an eye over the joiner.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both boys were presently successful, though it was noon before the joiner had his task finished.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
ButtsnounUS /bʌts/
plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle
From this reading Hank Butts was left to watch over the boat and keep an eye over the joiner.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
the specified day of the month
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
the organ of sight
From this reading Hank Butts was left to watch over the boat and keep an eye over the joiner.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Both boys were presently successful, though it was noon before the joiner had his task finished.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Both boys were presently successful, though it was noon before the joiner had his task finished.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
Joe
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From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
joinernounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnər/
a person who likes to join groups
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Hank Butts was left to watch over the boat and keep an eye over the joiner.
immediately past
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
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 They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
the force of workers available
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
a form of address for a man
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
the middle of the day
From this reading Both boys were presently successful, though it was noon before the joiner had his task finished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
on one occasion
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Hank Butts was left to watch over the boat and keep an eye over the joiner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
in the near future
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
replaceverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪs/
substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
Seaton's
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From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
that is looked for
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Both boys were presently successful, though it was noon before the joiner had his task finished.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
carry out
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Both boys were presently successful, though it was noon before the joiner had his task finished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Both boys were presently successful, though it was noon before the joiner had his task finished.
bound or secured closely
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
male cat
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
uptownnounUS /ˈʌpˈtaʊn/
a residential part of town away from the central commercial district
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
look attentively
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both boys were presently successful, though it was noon before the joiner had his task finished.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
at the time that
From this reading THE RED MESSAGE When the boys reached Beaufort and had tied up at a wharf, it was still too early to expect to find any shops open.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They left Hank on watch, however, and went up into the town, Joe to look, presently, for a dealer in electrical supplies, while Captain Tom sought a ship's joiner to fit and hang a new hatch to replace that smashed in the affair of the night before.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While the last of the work on the new hatch was being done, Tom and Joe went once more uptown to get a message from Mr. Seaton's attorney regarding the date when the formal hearing of the men arrested the night before would take place in court.
