used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading He stood up, peered at Ezra, advanced and laid a hand upon the old man’s shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stood up, peered at Ezra, advanced and laid a hand upon the old man’s shoulder.
bathrobenounUS /ˈbæθroʊb/
a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
BRIGGS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
the act of burning something
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
a quad with a square body
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
opinion or judgment
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading He stood up, peered at Ezra, advanced and laid a hand upon the old man’s shoulder.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
destroyed or killed
From this reading You and I have gone some pretty rough voyages in years past.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He stood up, peered at Ezra, advanced and laid a hand upon the old man’s shoulder.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You and I have gone some pretty rough voyages in years past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He stood up, peered at Ezra, advanced and laid a hand upon the old man’s shoulder.
for more time
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He stood up, peered at Ezra, advanced and laid a hand upon the old man’s shoulder.
the force of workers available
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
a particular point in time
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading You and I have gone some pretty rough voyages in years past.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading He stood up, peered at Ezra, advanced and laid a hand upon the old man’s shoulder.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading You and I have gone some pretty rough voyages in years past.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading You and I have gone some pretty rough voyages in years past.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He stood up, peered at Ezra, advanced and laid a hand upon the old man’s shoulder.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
move stealthily
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You and I have gone some pretty rough voyages in years past.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood up, peered at Ezra, advanced and laid a hand upon the old man’s shoulder.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
there's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
push forcefully
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He stood up, peered at Ezra, advanced and laid a hand upon the old man’s shoulder.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He stood up, peered at Ezra, advanced and laid a hand upon the old man’s shoulder.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
voyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
From this reading You and I have gone some pretty rough voyages in years past.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CAPTAIN BRIGGS FINDS THE WAY The full significance of the curse burning deep into his brain, old Captain Briggs sat there on the bed a moment longer, his eyes fixed on the slip of paper.
at the time that
From this reading “Ezra,” said he in a deep voice, “there’s times when men have got to _be_ men, and this is one of ’em.
which person or people
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, with a new and very strange expression, as of a man who suddenly has understood, has chosen and is determined, he carefully folded the paper and thrust it into the pocket of his bathrobe.
a late time of life
From this reading You and I have gone some pretty rough voyages in years past.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You and I have gone some pretty rough voyages in years past.
