Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

later than; following

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading We are both cold and wet.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

the two together, not just one

From this reading We are both cold and wet.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading We are both cold and wet.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

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From this reading Say you will, Darry!"

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Darry did not need much urging.

free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

engage in

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Darry did not need much urging.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Darry did not need much urging.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

express in words

From this reading Say you will, Darry!"

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

bound or secured closely

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading Darry did not need much urging.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are both cold and wet.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading We are both cold and wet.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE PART OF AN ELDER BROTHER "Come," said Paul, after the boat had been tied up where the waves could not reach them and things had begun to assume a more comfortable aspect; "Here's a fine little cabin and an oil stove on which to make a hot pot of coffee, besides assisting to dry us out.

during the time that

From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Say you will, Darry!"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I insist on you staying to keep me company for a while.