used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
anew
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Unwilling Parson.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading It is a pity he wasn't a minister himself--his genius is half wasted here."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It is a pity he wasn't a minister himself--his genius is half wasted here."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is a pity he wasn't a minister himself--his genius is half wasted here."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is a pity he wasn't a minister himself--his genius is half wasted here."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is a pity he wasn't a minister himself--his genius is half wasted here."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a pity he wasn't a minister himself--his genius is half wasted here."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a pity he wasn't a minister himself--his genius is half wasted here."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
Mather
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From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It is a pity he wasn't a minister himself--his genius is half wasted here."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading An Unwilling Parson.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading It is a pity he wasn't a minister himself--his genius is half wasted here."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
cut with a saw
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
Simmons
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From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
stern-sheets
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From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
Tolley
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From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
UnwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading An Unwilling Parson.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
wasn't
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From this reading It is a pity he wasn't a minister himself--his genius is half wasted here."
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading It is a pity he wasn't a minister himself--his genius is half wasted here."
at the time that
From this reading Not quite an hour had elapsed, when the sound of oars was again heard; and Captain Tolley, peering through the dark, saw that another form was seated opposite the mate in the stern-sheets of the boat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I thought that Simmons would bring him," said Captain Tolley to the second mate; "such a smooth tongue as he has.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad to see you on board the Storm King, Master Mather," was the greeting of the Captain, as the minister was helped up to the deck by the mates.
