used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her attitude was coquettish, and Jake regarded her with an ingratiating smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Her attitude was coquettish, and Jake regarded her with an ingratiating smile.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
COALnounUS /koʊl/
fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Dick stopped and watched them, for the glow of color held his eye.
coquettishadjective
like a coquette
From this reading Her attitude was coquettish, and Jake regarded her with an ingratiating smile.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
dark-skinnedadjective
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
the organ of sight
From this reading Dick stopped and watched them, for the glow of color held his eye.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
a young female
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Dick stopped and watched them, for the glow of color held his eye.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Dick stopped and watched them, for the glow of color held his eye.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
ingratiatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
capable of winning favor
From this reading Her attitude was coquettish, and Jake regarded her with an ingratiating smile.
Jake
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From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
Jake'snounUS /dʒeɪks/
possessive form of “jakes” — a small outbuilding with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
lemon-tinted
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From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
MagellannounUS /məˈdʒelən/
Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain; he commanded an expedition that was the first to circumnavigate the world (1480-1521)
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Her attitude was coquettish, and Jake regarded her with an ingratiating smile.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Her attitude was coquettish, and Jake regarded her with an ingratiating smile.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Dick stopped and watched them, for the glow of color held his eye.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dick stopped and watched them, for the glow of color held his eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Dick stopped and watched them, for the glow of color held his eye.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE MISSING COAL Early next morning Dick stood in front of the Hotel Magellan, where he had slept for a few hours after his return, and was somewhat surprised to see that Jake had got up before him and was talking to a pretty, dark-skinned girl.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
a Caucasian
From this reading Jake's white duck caught the strong sunlight, while the girl's dark hair and eyes were relieved by the brilliant lemon-tinted wall and the mass of crimson bloom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She carried a large bunch of flowers and a basket of fruit stood close by, while Jake seemed to be persuading her to part with some.
