used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
Alec
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From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading CROSSING THE BAR.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
for the reason that
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
CaledonianounUS /ˌkæləˈdoʊniə/
the geographical area (in Roman times) to the north of the Antonine Wall; now a poetic name for Scotland
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
traveling across
From this reading CROSSING THE BAR.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
set up or found
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
hoveverbUS /hoʊv/
inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
How
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From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
and nothing more
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
a particular point in time
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
having a supporting base
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
not in physical motion
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading “First, because of his suspicious movements when we hove in sight,” Alec replied, still continuing to act as spokesman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CROSSING THE BAR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
at the time that
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
in or at the place that
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
which person or people
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading If we lads had expected to be greeted with enthusiastic praises when we pulled alongside the _Caledonia_, near that portion of the deck where my father was standing, we were doomed to disappointment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “A spy whom we found on the lake front, having just come over, or about to put across,” Alec replied, and I would have added more but that my father asked sternly:-- “How do you know he is a spy?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Who have you there?” he asked sharply, not for the moment recognizing his old neighbor and professed friend.
