used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Possibly I cannot, yet," she allowed, "but wait a while.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Possibly I cannot, yet," she allowed, "but wait a while.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Hope needed no consolation.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Possibly I cannot, yet," she allowed, "but wait a while.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading But Hope needed no consolation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
falconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
Hafiz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But Hope needed no consolation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Possibly I cannot, yet," she allowed, "but wait a while.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
INTRODUCTIONSnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “introduction” — the act of beginning something new
From this reading INTRODUCTIONS.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading But Hope needed no consolation.
not any; not one
From this reading But Hope needed no consolation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
pacifiedverbUS /ˈpæsəfaɪd/
inflected form of “pacify” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
by chance
From this reading "Possibly I cannot, yet," she allowed, "but wait a while.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Possibly I cannot, yet," she allowed, "but wait a while.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Possibly I cannot, yet," she allowed, "but wait a while.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
at the time that
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Possibly I cannot, yet," she allowed, "but wait a while.
which person or people
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they went back upon deck Faith had the pacified Hafiz in her arms, and was inclined to sympathize with her sister, who could not carry Texas about in that manner.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading I intend to tame Texas, and then I shall have him to perch on my wrist like a falcon.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Possibly I cannot, yet," she allowed, "but wait a while.
