used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
anew
From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
Ato
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From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
for the reason that
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
a youthful male person
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
crockedadjective
very drunk
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
crocodilesnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
divisible by two
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
ferryingnounUS /ˈferiɪŋ/
transport by boat or aircraft
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
the act of departing
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
I've
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From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
monkeysnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
as might be expected
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
Nikobo
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From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
not any; not one
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
Ozamalander
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From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
pentadjectiveUS /pent/
closely confined
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
by chance
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
transport commercially
From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
SpecimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
not in physical motion
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
TandynounUS /ˈtændi/
United States actress (born in England) who made many stage appearances, often with her husband Hume Cronyn (1909-1994)
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tandy, perhaps because he had been so long pent up in the silent jungle and because he was by nature a naturally sober and solemn little boy, said nothing.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
(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 "Well, here we are!" exclaimed Ato, heartily thankful to be in sight of the ship again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Strange Specimens for Samuel Salt With no one to challenge their going but the birds and monkeys, the little band made its way back to the sandy beach.
you'll
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From this reading "And I hope you'll not mind ferrying us out to the boat, Nikobo; those crocodiles still look hungry and I've no notion of being crocked for the rest of my life."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Not even the _Crescent Moon_, riding so proudly at her anchor, seemed to arouse any interest or enthusiasm in this strange young Ozamalander.
