used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
a youthful male person
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The boat was one of the schooner's own and in the stern sheets sat Captain Nelsen himself.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
DaytonnounUS /ˈdeɪtən/
a city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The boat was one of the schooner's own and in the stern sheets sat Captain Nelsen himself.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
MorellonounUS /mərˈeloʊ/
any of several cultivated sour cherry trees bearing fruit with dark skin and juice
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
nearedverbUS /nɪrd/
past form of “near” — move towards
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
Nelsen
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From this reading The boat was one of the schooner's own and in the stern sheets sat Captain Nelsen himself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
not any; not one
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The boat was one of the schooner's own and in the stern sheets sat Captain Nelsen himself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The boat was one of the schooner's own and in the stern sheets sat Captain Nelsen himself.
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The boat was one of the schooner's own and in the stern sheets sat Captain Nelsen himself.
schooner's
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From this reading The boat was one of the schooner's own and in the stern sheets sat Captain Nelsen himself.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The boat was one of the schooner's own and in the stern sheets sat Captain Nelsen himself.
shoveverbUS /ʃʌv/
come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The boat was one of the schooner's own and in the stern sheets sat Captain Nelsen himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
unhealthyadjectiveUS /ənˈhelθi/
not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
wakened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
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 RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
in or at the place that
From this reading RUN DOWN Some half hour later Dayton and Morello, carrying the heavy box between them, reached the wharf where the boat they had already mentioned was in waiting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "So the boy never wakened," Colonel Morello said, with a low chuckle, as they neared the wharf.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The rest of their rascally companions were there already, impatiently awaiting the word to "shove off."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "No," rejoined Dayton, in a sinister tone, "and if he had, it would have been mighty unhealthy for him.
