used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
Barmet
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From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
Bayport
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From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
boatingnounUS /ˈboʊtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
cruisedverbUS /kruːzd/
past form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
fishermennounUS /ˈfɪʃərmɪn/
plural of “fisherman” — someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
the act of departing
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
and nothing more
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
not any; not one
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
stiffeningnounUS /ˈstɪfənɪŋ/
the act of becoming stiff
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
StormsnounUS /stɔːrmz/
plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
at the time that
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A MAN IN A HURRY Barmet village lay several miles from Bayport on the shore of Barmet Bay, from which it got its name.
which person or people
From this reading It was a small place, inhabited by fishermen chiefly, and it was a distributing center for the farmers who lived in the surrounding area.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Although the sky had been clear and the sun had been shining when they set out, Frank noticed that already clouds were coming in from the sea and the wind was stiffening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Storms sprang up suddenly along the coast but he was not alarmed for he knew that they would have the wind with them on the return trip.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Hardy boys had no particular object in going to Barmet, beyond the fact that the village served as a destination and gave their boating trip more of a purpose than there would have been had they merely cruised aimlessly around.
