used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Saturday dawned soft and warm.
APHRODITEnounUS /ˌæfrəˈdaɪti/
goddess of love and beauty and daughter of Zeus in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Venus
From this reading THE VOYAGE OF THE "APHRODITE."
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
(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 After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
Bluffton
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From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
coffee-pot
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From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Saturday dawned soft and warm.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
take in solid food
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
the act of giving
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
kegsnounUS /keɡz/
plural of “keg” — the quantity contained in a keg
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
Maum
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From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
mid-day
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From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VOYAGE OF THE "APHRODITE."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
outgoingadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ/
leaving a place or a position
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
Sally'snounUS /ˈsæliz/
possessive form of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday dawned soft and warm.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
slackadjectiveUS /slæk/
not tense or taut
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Saturday dawned soft and warm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE OF THE "APHRODITE."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The moment that the outgoing tide grew slack they began their homeward voyage, giving the old camp three lusty, farewell cheers, and parting with their old associations there with a touch of real regret.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGE OF THE "APHRODITE."
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Saturday dawned soft and warm.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They filled the coffee-pot with drinking water--for the water kegs of the _Red Bird_ had been lost in that boat's mishap,--and bestowed their other scant belongings on board.
at the time that
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After breakfast the boys cooked the few provisions that remained, intending to eat their mid-day meal in the boat, as a mere luncheon, and to satisfy their appetites with better food of Maum Sally's preparing, when they should arrive at Bluffton.
