used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
clothing in general
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
Coleson
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From this reading The two halves fitted exactly when Mr. Coleson held them together.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
constellationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈleɪʃən/
an arrangement of parts or elements
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
DippernounUS /ˈdɪpər/
a ladle that has a cup with a long handle
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The two halves fitted exactly when Mr. Coleson held them together.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There were the two halves of the real map, together for the first time in Nicky’s sight.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The two halves fitted exactly when Mr. Coleson held them together.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were the two halves of the real map, together for the first time in Nicky’s sight.
set up or found
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The two halves fitted exactly when Mr. Coleson held them together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were the two halves of the real map, together for the first time in Nicky’s sight.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
Kidd's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
set down according to a plan
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The two halves fitted exactly when Mr. Coleson held them together.
Nicky's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were the two halves of the real map, together for the first time in Nicky’s sight.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
Ortiga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There were the two halves of the real map, together for the first time in Nicky’s sight.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
cut with a saw
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading There were the two halves of the real map, together for the first time in Nicky’s sight.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were the two halves of the real map, together for the first time in Nicky’s sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading There were the two halves of the real map, together for the first time in Nicky’s sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was very little conversation during breakfast, but immediately after the meal Senor Ortiga drew from his pocket the two halves of Captain Kidd’s map, laid them on the folding table and summoned the boys to his side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were the two halves of the real map, together for the first time in Nicky’s sight.
at the time that
From this reading When they awoke the three comrades found their clothes, soaked by their swim the night before, dry enough to put on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They showed the complete sign of the Dipper, with small islands indicating a very close resemblance to the real constellation of the heavens, as the chums saw it at night.
