used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
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 “Then I must move,” she added.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Do not quarrel with Scoble if you can help it,” she pleaded.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not quarrel with Scoble if you can help it,” she pleaded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Do not quarrel with Scoble if you can help it,” she pleaded.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Then I must move,” she added.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Do not quarrel with Scoble if you can help it,” she pleaded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Do not quarrel with Scoble if you can help it,” she pleaded.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
engage in
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Then I must move,” she added.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Then I must move,” she added.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You talk as though you were the captain, my son.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Do not quarrel with Scoble if you can help it,” she pleaded.
an angry dispute
From this reading Do not quarrel with Scoble if you can help it,” she pleaded.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
Scoble
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From this reading Do not quarrel with Scoble if you can help it,” she pleaded.
Scoble's
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From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Then I must move,” she added.
SKIRMISHnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
a male human offspring
From this reading “You talk as though you were the captain, my son.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “You talk as though you were the captain, my son.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then I must move,” she added.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “You talk as though you were the captain, my son.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You talk as though you were the captain, my son.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A SKIRMISH WITH LIGHT WORDS “This is Captain Scoble’s stateroom, mother,” said Louis, as he seated himself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “No, you shall not move, mother; there is another room in the cabin, and he may sleep there, for I will not permit you to be turned out of this one,” replied Louis, as he began to make a careful survey of his surroundings.
