used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
Ann
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From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is the matter with him?" she asked, following him to the cabin door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
Chantrey
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From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "What is the matter with him?" she asked, following him to the cabin door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
at any time
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "What is the matter with him?" she asked, following him to the cabin door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter with him?" she asked, following him to the cabin door.
keeneradjectiveUS /ˈkiːnər/
comparative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
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 ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What is the matter with him?" she asked, following him to the cabin door.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is the matter with him?" she asked, following him to the cabin door.
SHIPWRECKED
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From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
Sophy
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From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "What is the matter with him?" she asked, following him to the cabin door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Captain Scott came down for a minute or two, but he could not stay beside him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALMOST SHIPWRECKED Sophy Chantrey was left alone to nurse her dying husband, for Ann Holland was lying ill in her own cabin, ignorant of his extremity.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the matter with him?" she asked, following him to the cabin door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sophy watched him with a clearer and keener glance in her blue eyes than he had ever yet seen in them.
but in spite of that
From this reading His presence was sorely needed on deck, yet he lingered awhile, looking sorrowfully at his friend.
