used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
anew
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading On one occasion we took the notion to stop at places of interest along the way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On one occasion we took the notion to stop at places of interest along the way.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
for the reason that
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
being joined in close association
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
GOOD-BYEnounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading On one occasion we took the notion to stop at places of interest along the way.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
isthmusnounUS /ˈɪsməs/
a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading On one occasion we took the notion to stop at places of interest along the way.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On one occasion we took the notion to stop at places of interest along the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
old-timeadjective
attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On one occasion we took the notion to stop at places of interest along the way.
on one occasion
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On one occasion we took the notion to stop at places of interest along the way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On one occasion we took the notion to stop at places of interest along the way.
pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading On one occasion we took the notion to stop at places of interest along the way.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On one occasion we took the notion to stop at places of interest along the way.
TOWNE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
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 Upon coming out from Back River, we spent some time poking about in the water for the old-time isthmus.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On one occasion we took the notion to stop at places of interest along the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading GOOD-BYE TO OLD JAMES TOWNE Two or three times we ran the houseboat around in front of the island.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This troubled us the more because we had hoped to settle a vexed question as to how wide an isthmus had once connected the island with the mainland.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading We were not successful at first and almost feared that, after raising it for our own selfish purposes some days before, we had let it go down again in the wrong place.
