used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
(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 This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
beetnounUS /biːt/
biennial Eurasian plant usually having a swollen edible root; widely cultivated as a food crop
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He watched Fred and saw that the lad was doing his best to live up to the promise he had given the night before.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He watched Fred and saw that the lad was doing his best to live up to the promise he had given the night before.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
Bobby'snounUS /ˈbɑːbiz/
possessive form of “bobby” — an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
the act of discovering something
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He watched Fred and saw that the lad was doing his best to live up to the promise he had given the night before.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
Fred
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From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
Fred's
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From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
Garrish
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From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
gibeverbUS /dʒaɪb/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He watched Fred and saw that the lad was doing his best to live up to the promise he had given the night before.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
a boy or man
From this reading He watched Fred and saw that the lad was doing his best to live up to the promise he had given the night before.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He watched Fred and saw that the lad was doing his best to live up to the promise he had given the night before.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He watched Fred and saw that the lad was doing his best to live up to the promise he had given the night before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
on one occasion
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
outwittingverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He watched Fred and saw that the lad was doing his best to live up to the promise he had given the night before.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
cut with a saw
From this reading He watched Fred and saw that the lad was doing his best to live up to the promise he had given the night before.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
express in speech
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
STEALTHYadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This certainty once more served to raise Bobby’s spirits and made him hope that they might succeed in outwitting the grim old skipper after all.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Several times, beneath the gibe of a sailor or a sharp command from the captain, Fred’s face turned the color of a beet and he opened his mouth to speak.
unfoundedadjectiveUS /ənˈfaʊndɪd/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He watched Fred and saw that the lad was doing his best to live up to the promise he had given the night before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
look attentively
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He watched Fred and saw that the lad was doing his best to live up to the promise he had given the night before.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading STEALTHY AS SHADOWS As the morning wore on, Bobby realized that his fear of discovery by Captain Garrish was unfounded.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The man continued to watch the boys closely, but if he had known of that secret meeting between him and Fred, the captain would have done more than watch—of that Bobby was certain.
