used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
(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 As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
a youthful male person
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
divisible by two
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
Jimmie
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From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
JIMMIE'S
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From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
and nothing more
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
the light of the Moon
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
Ned
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From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
not any; not one
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
siftingnounUS /ˈsɪftɪŋ/
the act of separating grain from chaff
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Listening and waiting, half inclined to admit that he was just a little bit lonesome, the boy stood at his post for about a quarter of an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He had been instructed by Ned to keep the interior dark, and so he watched the ocean floor for the lights which his chums might be obliged to turn on.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could distinguish little in the faint sifting of moonlight which dropped down from the sparkling surface of the sea, but there was companionship even in that.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "JIMMIE'S FOOLISH--LIKE A FOX" Left alone in the Sea Lion, Jimmie spent most of his time watching from a darkened window.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading As the reader knows, however, the exploring party showed no lights at all until the interior of the wreck had been gained.
