used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TROUBLE WITH A HAT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading He was speedily furnished with a peaked yachting cap belonging to Nat.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He was speedily furnished with a peaked yachting cap belonging to Nat.
comicallyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəli/
in a comical manner
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
divulgedverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒd/
past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
Francisco
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From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading He was speedily furnished with a peaked yachting cap belonging to Nat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading TROUBLE WITH A HAT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was speedily furnished with a peaked yachting cap belonging to Nat.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
(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 They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
and nothing more
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
the sound of laughing
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
Nat
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From this reading He was speedily furnished with a peaked yachting cap belonging to Nat.
not any; not one
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
not one, and not any
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
peakedadjectiveUS /piːkt/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading He was speedily furnished with a peaked yachting cap belonging to Nat.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
San
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From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading He was speedily furnished with a peaked yachting cap belonging to Nat.
express in words
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It sat oddly, almost comically, on his large head, but none of the boys was inclined to laugh at the professor just then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was speedily furnished with a peaked yachting cap belonging to Nat.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
TropicadjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪk/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE WITH A HAT.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was speedily furnished with a peaked yachting cap belonging to Nat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They were far too interested in hearing what the eccentric man had to tell about the voyage of the _Tropic Bird_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TROUBLE WITH A HAT.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading He was speedily furnished with a peaked yachting cap belonging to Nat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We sailed from San Francisco, as you no doubt know from the papers,” said the professor, “without the object of our mission being divulged.
