used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
(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 “Tell them all to come in!”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
confined by bonds
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
ChumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Tell them all to come in!”
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
set up or found
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
a man of refinement
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
I've
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From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Tell them all to come in!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
NephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
OutdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
express in words
From this reading “Tell them all to come in!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Tell them all to come in!”
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Tell them all to come in!”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
communicated in words
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
which person or people
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A hearty voice uttered these words; and passing through a door, the three comrades of the houseboat found themselves in the presence of an elderly gentleman, who sat with a leg bound up, and resting on a chair.
wreathed
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From this reading He had a thin face; but it was now wreathed with a genial smile, as he held out his hand to Will.
you've
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From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Nephew Will Milton; glad you’ve arrived, safe and sound; and so these are your companions I’ve heard so much about, the Outdoor Chums?
