used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We'll need a setting-pole," said Elsa, as they were about to board the _Osprey_.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading Alec borrowed a setting-pole and the two were soon afloat.
Alec
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From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We'll need a setting-pole," said Elsa, as they were about to board the _Osprey_.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "We'll need a setting-pole," said Elsa, as they were about to board the _Osprey_.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading Alec borrowed a setting-pole and the two were soon afloat.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
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 THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
Elsa
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From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
the act of departing
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
I'm
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From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
absolutely essential
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "We'll need a setting-pole," said Elsa, as they were about to board the _Osprey_.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
OspreynounUS /ˈɔːspri/
large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
From this reading "We'll need a setting-pole," said Elsa, as they were about to board the _Osprey_.
OSPREY'S
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From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
Rumford
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From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We'll need a setting-pole," said Elsa, as they were about to board the _Osprey_.
setting-pole
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From this reading "We'll need a setting-pole," said Elsa, as they were about to board the _Osprey_.
shippernounUS /ˈʃɪpər/
someone who ships goods
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
shipper'snounUS /ˈʃɪpərz/
possessive form of “shipper” — someone who ships goods
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
in the near future
From this reading Alec borrowed a setting-pole and the two were soon afloat.
superintendverb
watch and direct
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We'll need a setting-pole," said Elsa, as they were about to board the _Osprey_.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Alec borrowed a setting-pole and the two were soon afloat.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OSPREY'S NEST Despite the late hour of retirement, the shipper's household was astir at the usual time next morning, and that was pretty early.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll need a setting-pole," said Elsa, as they were about to board the _Osprey_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We'll need a setting-pole," said Elsa, as they were about to board the _Osprey_.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The minute breakfast was eaten the shipper hurried away to superintend the overhauling of his boats, and Elsa and Alec drove to the oyster wharf, laden with a generous luncheon that Mrs. Rumford had packed for them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It will be necessary to push the boat into the little harbor I'm going to show you."
