used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
any person at all
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
for the reason that
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Uncle Nelson--Uncle Nelson!” called Bob.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “And Cousin Grace!
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
a young female
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “And Cousin Grace!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading “Uncle Nelson--Uncle Nelson!” called Bob.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
Sheldon
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From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
Snodgrass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Uncle Nelson--Uncle Nelson!” called Bob.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading UNDER WATER At the sound of Bob’s voice the man and girl at the table started to their feet, and gazed in the direction of our friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But because the latter were in comparative darkness, while the light shone brightly in the cabin, the features of the boys and Professor Snodgrass could not be made out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As a matter of fact Mr. Sheldon would not have known anyone but Bob, anyhow, since he had never seen the two chums.
