used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
in addition
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
Barmet
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From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
BiffnounUS /bɪf/
(boxing) a blow with the fist
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
boathousenounUS /ˈboʊtˈhaʊs/
a shed at the edge of a river or lake; used to store boats
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading It was a speedy craft, and the boys had enjoyed many happy hours in it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was a speedy craft, and the boys had enjoyed many happy hours in it.
EnvoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
fastestadverbUS /ˈfæstəst/
most quickly
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was a speedy craft, and the boys had enjoyed many happy hours in it.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
Hooper
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From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It was a speedy craft, and the boys had enjoyed many happy hours in it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a speedy craft, and the boys had enjoyed many happy hours in it.
Italian-American
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From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
a boy or man
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was a speedy craft, and the boys had enjoyed many happy hours in it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
motorboatnounUS /ˈmoʊtərboʊt/
a boat propelled by an internal-combustion engine
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
NapolinounUS /ˈnæpəli/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
Prito
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From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
an educational institution
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
SleuthnounUS /sluːθ/
a detective who follows a trail
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
move hurridly
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading It was a speedy craft, and the boys had enjoyed many happy hours in it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
THIEVINGnounUS /ˈθiːvɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
Tony
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From this reading Tony Prito, one of their chums, an Italian-American lad, also owned a motorboat, the _Napoli_, as did Biff Hooper, the proud skipper of the _Envoy_.
Tony's
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From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Tony's boat had been the fastest craft on Barmet Bay until the arrival of the _Sleuth_, and there was much friendly rivalry between the boys as to the speed of their respective boats.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a speedy craft, and the boys had enjoyed many happy hours in it.
in or at the place that
From this reading MORE THIEVING After school the following afternoon, the Hardy boys repaired to the boathouse at the end of the street, where they kept their fast motorboat, the _Sleuth_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They had bought this boat out of money they had received as a reward for their work in clearing up the mystery of the Tower Treasure and in the capture of a band of smugglers.
