used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
(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 "I do; I know all about her," replied Corny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
any thing at all
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
rid of obstructions
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
CornyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrni/
dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
crustyadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌsti/
having a hardened crust as a covering
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
DIGNIFIEDadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
enclose with a fence
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
Florry
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From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I do; I know all about her," replied Corny.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do; I know all about her," replied Corny.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
Mulgate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
NAVALadjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
palisadenounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I do; I know all about her," replied Corny.
sailboatnounUS /ˈseɪlboʊt/
a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
set-backnoun
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
precisely as stated
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time it was dark, though the gloom was not very dense under a clear sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DIGNIFIED NAVAL OFFICER Corny climbed over the high palisade fence, with the assistance of Mulgate, and the party walked to the sailboat at the beach below.
but in spite of that
From this reading The crusty tones of the speaker indicated that he had not yet recovered from the set-back he had plainly received in the late conversation, though he denied that he had any evil intentions in regard to Miss Florry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know anything about this boat, Corny?" asked Mulgate, as the trio approached the handsome craft, for such she was beyond a doubt.
