used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading We put newspapers around these things, and made pretty respectable packages of them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We did not go down the sea-wall, but walked around through some of the inner streets.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We did not go down the sea-wall, but walked around through some of the inner streets.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We did not go down the sea-wall, but walked around through some of the inner streets.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We did not go down the sea-wall, but walked around through some of the inner streets.
grapnelnoun
a tool consisting of several hooks for grasping and holding; often thrown with a rope
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
located inward
From this reading We did not go down the sea-wall, but walked around through some of the inner streets.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
latch-key
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From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We put newspapers around these things, and made pretty respectable packages of them.
MARCO
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From this reading STORMING SAN MARCO.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading We put newspapers around these things, and made pretty respectable packages of them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We did not go down the sea-wall, but walked around through some of the inner streets.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We put newspapers around these things, and made pretty respectable packages of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading We put newspapers around these things, and made pretty respectable packages of them.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading We put newspapers around these things, and made pretty respectable packages of them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We put newspapers around these things, and made pretty respectable packages of them.
Rectusnoun
any of various straight muscles
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading We put newspapers around these things, and made pretty respectable packages of them.
a strong line
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
SAN
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From this reading STORMING SAN MARCO.
sea-wall
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From this reading We did not go down the sea-wall, but walked around through some of the inner streets.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We did not go down the sea-wall, but walked around through some of the inner streets.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
STORMINGverbUS /ˈstɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading STORMING SAN MARCO.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading We did not go down the sea-wall, but walked around through some of the inner streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We put newspapers around these things, and made pretty respectable packages of them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading We put newspapers around these things, and made pretty respectable packages of them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We put newspapers around these things, and made pretty respectable packages of them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading We did not go down the sea-wall, but walked around through some of the inner streets.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading We did not go down the sea-wall, but walked around through some of the inner streets.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
at the time that
From this reading We started out on our storming expedition on a Tuesday night, about nine o'clock; we had a latch-key, so we could come home when we pleased.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Rectus carried the rope, and I had the grapnel, wrapped in its cotton wool.
