used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "And what can happen?" asked his cousin, turning abruptly toward him.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And what can happen?" asked his cousin, turning abruptly toward him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
Brandon
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From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "And what can happen?" asked his cousin, turning abruptly toward him.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
Elwood
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From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
start firing a weapon
From this reading FIRE.
come to pass
From this reading "And what can happen?" asked his cousin, turning abruptly toward him.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And what can happen?" asked his cousin, turning abruptly toward him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
ten 10s
From this reading "A hundred things.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
moon-lit
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From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
NewfoundlandnounUS /ˈnuːfəndlənd/
a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
pushingnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "A hundred things.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
To-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "And what can happen?" asked his cousin, turning abruptly toward him.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "And what can happen?" asked his cousin, turning abruptly toward him.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "To-morrow we shall be home," said Elwood Brandon, addressing his companion, although at the time he was looking out on the moon-lit sea, in the direction of California.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what can happen?" asked his cousin, turning abruptly toward him.
which person or people
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; if nothing unexpected happens," replied his cousin, who was pushing and drawing a large Newfoundland dog that lay at his feet.
