used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading "I hope you are feeling more amiable since your sleep," said Kingswell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trowley muttered a word or two of apology, damned the rum, and asked the time of day.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Trowley muttered a word or two of apology, damned the rum, and asked the time of day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I hope you are feeling more amiable since your sleep," said Kingswell.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading His recollections of the argument in the cabin were hazy and fragmentary.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Trowley muttered a word or two of apology, damned the rum, and asked the time of day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
bandagenounUS /ˈbændɪdʒ/
a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading His recollections of the argument in the cabin were hazy and fragmentary.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Trowley muttered a word or two of apology, damned the rum, and asked the time of day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Trowley muttered a word or two of apology, damned the rum, and asked the time of day.
FANGSnounUS /fæŋz/
plural of “fang” — a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "I hope you are feeling more amiable since your sleep," said Kingswell.
fragmentaryadjectiveUS /ˈfræɡmənteri/
consisting of small disconnected parts
From this reading His recollections of the argument in the cabin were hazy and fragmentary.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
hazyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪzi/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading His recollections of the argument in the cabin were hazy and fragmentary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope you are feeling more amiable since your sleep," said Kingswell.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope you are feeling more amiable since your sleep," said Kingswell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
Kingswell
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From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
marinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I hope you are feeling more amiable since your sleep," said Kingswell.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading Trowley muttered a word or two of apology, damned the rum, and asked the time of day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Trowley muttered a word or two of apology, damned the rum, and asked the time of day.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading His recollections of the argument in the cabin were hazy and fragmentary.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading Trowley muttered a word or two of apology, damned the rum, and asked the time of day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hope you are feeling more amiable since your sleep," said Kingswell.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "I hope you are feeling more amiable since your sleep," said Kingswell.
SLAYERnounUS /ˈsleɪər/
someone who causes the death of a person or animal
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "I hope you are feeling more amiable since your sleep," said Kingswell.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Trowley muttered a word or two of apology, damned the rum, and asked the time of day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
Trowley
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From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Trowley muttered a word or two of apology, damned the rum, and asked the time of day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Kingswell looked in at him, smiling in a way that the old mariner was beginning to fear as well as hate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His recollections of the argument in the cabin were hazy and fragmentary.
at the time that
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER When Trowley recovered consciousness, he was lying in his berth, with a bandage around his head.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Trowley muttered a word or two of apology, damned the rum, and asked the time of day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope you are feeling more amiable since your sleep," said Kingswell.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hope you are feeling more amiable since your sleep," said Kingswell.
