used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
Alling
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From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
Amy
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From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
any thing at all
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But you don't think it will be necessary to call for help, do you, Darrington?" he asked the sober-looking owner of the yacht.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
Burd
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From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you don't think it will be necessary to call for help, do you, Darrington?" he asked the sober-looking owner of the yacht.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
composedlyadverb
in a self-collected or self-possessed manner
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading "A revenue cutter, I suppose?
Darrington
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From this reading "But you don't think it will be necessary to call for help, do you, Darrington?" he asked the sober-looking owner of the yacht.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
Don't
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From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
Dr
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From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
Government'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
possessive form of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But you don't think it will be necessary to call for help, do you, Darrington?" he asked the sober-looking owner of the yacht.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "But you don't think it will be necessary to call for help, do you, Darrington?" he asked the sober-looking owner of the yacht.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "A revenue cutter, I suppose?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But you don't think it will be necessary to call for help, do you, Darrington?" he asked the sober-looking owner of the yacht.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
absolutely essential
From this reading "But you don't think it will be necessary to call for help, do you, Darrington?" he asked the sober-looking owner of the yacht.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading "But you don't think it will be necessary to call for help, do you, Darrington?" he asked the sober-looking owner of the yacht.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
RADIOnounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
free from harm or evil
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading "A revenue cutter, I suppose?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
sober-looking
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From this reading "But you don't think it will be necessary to call for help, do you, Darrington?" he asked the sober-looking owner of the yacht.
a person, without saying who
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
express a supposition
From this reading "A revenue cutter, I suppose?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But you don't think it will be necessary to call for help, do you, Darrington?" he asked the sober-looking owner of the yacht.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
which person or people
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But you don't think it will be necessary to call for help, do you, Darrington?" he asked the sober-looking owner of the yacht.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That seems to be the Government's mission a good deal of the time," replied Dr. Stanley, with a smile.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
an affirmative
From this reading A RADIO CALL THAT FAILED "Of course," Amy said composedly, "if worse comes to worst, we can send the news by radio that the yacht is sinking and bring to our rescue somebody--somebody----" "Yes, we can!" exclaimed Burd Alling.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Don't you suppose the United States Government has anything better to do than to look out for people who don't know enough to look out for themselves?"
