used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
anew
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
(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 HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading “Why didn’t you come back for dinner?” asked the young assistant, rather annoyed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Why didn’t you come back for dinner?” asked the young assistant, rather annoyed.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “Why didn’t you come back for dinner?” asked the young assistant, rather annoyed.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Why didn’t you come back for dinner?” asked the young assistant, rather annoyed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
for the reason that
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
Catskill
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From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Why didn’t you come back for dinner?” asked the young assistant, rather annoyed.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
didn't
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From this reading “Why didn’t you come back for dinner?” asked the young assistant, rather annoyed.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
a boy or man
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
HERVEY
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From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
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 really Hervey who started this whole thing, Hervey Willetts who started so many things.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
not any; not one
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
purposelessadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsləs/
not evidencing any purpose or goal
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
on the contrary
From this reading “Why didn’t you come back for dinner?” asked the young assistant, rather annoyed.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really Hervey who started this whole thing, Hervey Willetts who started so many things.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was really Hervey who started this whole thing, Hervey Willetts who started so many things.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was really Hervey who started this whole thing, Hervey Willetts who started so many things.
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 HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
a special situation
From this reading It was really Hervey who started this whole thing, Hervey Willetts who started so many things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was really Hervey who started this whole thing, Hervey Willetts who started so many things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was really Hervey who started this whole thing, Hervey Willetts who started so many things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
male cat
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading In his purposeless wanderings he had roamed to Catskill Landing one day and (as usual) had not returned for dinner.
WANDERSverbUS /ˈwɑːndərz/
third-person singular of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HERVEY WANDERS INTO THE STORY AND OUT AGAIN Poor Tom; of all the ridiculous errands to be on, that one of tramping down to Catskill Landing was the most ridiculous.
which person or people
From this reading It was really Hervey who started this whole thing, Hervey Willetts who started so many things.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was really Hervey who started this whole thing, Hervey Willetts who started so many things.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why didn’t you come back for dinner?” asked the young assistant, rather annoyed.
Willetts
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From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why didn’t you come back for dinner?” asked the young assistant, rather annoyed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Because Tom was a poor young fellow, and was no more able to buy the boat than Hervey Willetts (one of the young scouts of camp) was able to give an accurate and rational account of it.
