used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
at or in the front
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading HACKETT'S SHOOTING Breakfast was eaten with the rising sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading HACKETT'S SHOOTING Breakfast was eaten with the rising sun.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
exhaustverbUS /ɪɡˈzɔːst/
wear out completely
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
the organ of sight
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
grassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡræsi/
abounding in grass
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
HACKETT'S
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From this reading HACKETT'S SHOOTING Breakfast was eaten with the rising sun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
knollnounUS /noʊl/
a small natural hill
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
laureatenounUS /ˈlɔːriət/
someone honored for great achievements; figuratively someone crowned with a laurel wreath
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
engage in
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
mooringnounUS /ˈmʊrɪŋ/
a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
NimrodnounUS /ˈnɪmrɑːd/
(Old Testament) a famous hunter
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
not any; not one
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading HACKETT'S SHOOTING Breakfast was eaten with the rising sun.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading HACKETT'S SHOOTING Breakfast was eaten with the rising sun.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
Somers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading HACKETT'S SHOOTING Breakfast was eaten with the rising sun.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HACKETT'S SHOOTING Breakfast was eaten with the rising sun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
TrailersnounUS /ˈtreɪlərz/
plural of “trailer” — someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Bob Somers had kept an eagle eye on their boat during the entire proceeding, in order to make sure that no trick was attempted.
troopedverbUS /truːpt/
past form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Shortly after, the exhaust of the "Nimrod" sounded and almost immediately she came in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HACKETT'S SHOOTING Breakfast was eaten with the rising sun.
whereupon
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From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HACKETT'S SHOOTING Breakfast was eaten with the rising sun.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The poet laureate looked at the thick tract of woods ahead, then toward a nice, grassy knoll close by.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The work of mooring her alongside the "Rambler" occupied but a short time, whereupon the Trailers, in high spirits, trooped ashore.
