used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Besides, they wanted to be away by themselves, as they had much to talk about.
(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 The season was at its height and all the craft were engaged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides, they wanted to be away by themselves, as they had much to talk about.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The season was at its height and all the craft were engaged.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Besides, they wanted to be away by themselves, as they had much to talk about.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, they wanted to be away by themselves, as they had much to talk about.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Besides, they wanted to be away by themselves, as they had much to talk about.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
COVEnounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The season was at its height and all the craft were engaged.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The season was at its height and all the craft were engaged.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
set up or found
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Besides, they wanted to be away by themselves, as they had much to talk about.
Hadn't
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From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
Hardack
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From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The season was at its height and all the craft were engaged.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
hiringverbUS /ˈhaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “hire” — engage or hire for work
From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The season was at its height and all the craft were engaged.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Besides, they wanted to be away by themselves, as they had much to talk about.
Ned
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From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
newly-made
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From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season was at its height and all the craft were engaged.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
carry out
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Besides, they wanted to be away by themselves, as they had much to talk about.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Besides, they wanted to be away by themselves, as they had much to talk about.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, they wanted to be away by themselves, as they had much to talk about.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
the act of using
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Several of their newly-made friends offered them the use of their boats for a part of each day, but the boys did not want to take them on this condition.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Besides, they wanted to be away by themselves, as they had much to talk about.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The season was at its height and all the craft were engaged.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The season was at its height and all the craft were engaged.
at the time that
From this reading “Hadn’t we better warn Mr. Hardack?” asked Ned, when they had exhausted the possibilities of hiring a boat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE COVE The boys made inquiries the next morning and found it would be impossible to hire another motor boat.
