used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE YACHT "What a glorious day for the trip!"
(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 The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are going to turn real sailors, aren't we?"
aren't
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From this reading "We are going to turn real sailors, aren't we?"
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE YACHT "What a glorious day for the trip!"
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
Can't
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From this reading "Can't I help pull up a sail or something, Tom?"
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE YACHT "What a glorious day for the trip!"
Dora
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From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE YACHT "What a glorious day for the trip!"
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE YACHT "What a glorious day for the trip!"
a state of high honor
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
the act of departing
From this reading "We are going to turn real sailors, aren't we?"
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Can't I help pull up a sail or something, Tom?"
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Can't I help pull up a sail or something, Tom?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
Nellie
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From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE YACHT "What a glorious day for the trip!"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE YACHT "What a glorious day for the trip!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Can't I help pull up a sail or something, Tom?"
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Can't I help pull up a sail or something, Tom?"
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "We are going to turn real sailors, aren't we?"
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "Can't I help pull up a sail or something, Tom?"
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "We are going to turn real sailors, aren't we?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Can't I help pull up a sail or something, Tom?"
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE YACHT "What a glorious day for the trip!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We are going to turn real sailors, aren't we?"
male cat
From this reading "Can't I help pull up a sail or something, Tom?"
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE YACHT "What a glorious day for the trip!"
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "We are going to turn real sailors, aren't we?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Can't I help pull up a sail or something, Tom?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boys and Captain Jerry were there to receive them, having arrived an hour before, to see that all the provisions were stowed away, and that the craft was in prime condition for sailing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are going to turn real sailors, aren't we?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such were the remarks of Dora, Nellie, and Grace as they boarded the Old Glory early on Monday morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE YACHT "What a glorious day for the trip!"
YACHTnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading ON BOARD OF THE YACHT "What a glorious day for the trip!"
