used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
(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 In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could hold his own in any work or rough sport with the younger men of Clinkerport.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
clamnounUS /klæm/
burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud; the shell closes with viselike firmness
From this reading He was quite at home on fishing smack or clam flat.
ClaynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
Clinkerport
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could hold his own in any work or rough sport with the younger men of Clinkerport.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
carefully weighed
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could hold his own in any work or rough sport with the younger men of Clinkerport.
DECISIVEadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
Endicott's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading He was quite at home on fishing smack or clam flat.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading He was quite at home on fishing smack or clam flat.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was quite at home on fishing smack or clam flat.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could hold his own in any work or rough sport with the younger men of Clinkerport.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He could hold his own in any work or rough sport with the younger men of Clinkerport.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was quite at home on fishing smack or clam flat.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
longshore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
Lorna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
the force of workers available
From this reading He could hold his own in any work or rough sport with the younger men of Clinkerport.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was quite at home on fishing smack or clam flat.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He could hold his own in any work or rough sport with the younger men of Clinkerport.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was quite at home on fishing smack or clam flat.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
Ralph's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He could hold his own in any work or rough sport with the younger men of Clinkerport.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
smackverbUS /smæk/
deliver a hard blow to
From this reading He was quite at home on fishing smack or clam flat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading He could hold his own in any work or rough sport with the younger men of Clinkerport.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
caught or fixed
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
waftedverbUS /ˈwɑːftɪd/
past form of “waft” — be driven or carried along, as by the air
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lorna might never hear it, but Ralph’s association with the longshore folk was much closer than that of most of the dwellers on Clay Head.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DECISIVE ACTION It was impossible that such a story should be wafted about the community without reaching Ralph Endicott’s ears.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He could hold his own in any work or rough sport with the younger men of Clinkerport.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In spite of the Endicott pride and a large measure of dignity for so young a man—which Lorna sometimes scoffed at—Ralph was not considered at all "stuck up" by the natives.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He could hold his own in any work or rough sport with the younger men of Clinkerport.
