used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
Ann
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From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “He was captain of a ship before he married Aunt Grace,” Doris explained to Elizabeth Ann.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “He was captain of a ship before he married Aunt Grace,” Doris explained to Elizabeth Ann.
clothing in general
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading “He was captain of a ship before he married Aunt Grace,” Doris explained to Elizabeth Ann.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “He was captain of a ship before he married Aunt Grace,” Doris explained to Elizabeth Ann.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “He was captain of a ship before he married Aunt Grace,” Doris explained to Elizabeth Ann.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
Hiram
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From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
Jennie
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From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
joined in matrimony
From this reading “He was captain of a ship before he married Aunt Grace,” Doris explained to Elizabeth Ann.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
cut with a saw
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
transport commercially
From this reading “He was captain of a ship before he married Aunt Grace,” Doris explained to Elizabeth Ann.
in the near future
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading SAILOR TALK Aunt Jennie sent a telegram to Uncle Hiram that night and two days later he came.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
which person or people
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading For one thing, he was dressed in dark blue clothes with brass buttons and he wore a cap instead of a hat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He looked, Elizabeth Ann decided as soon as she saw him, exactly like the kind of a man who would live in a boat.
