used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
in addition
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then I sat down and watched while the remnants of our meal were being removed.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
without doubt or question
From this reading For the first time I comprehended clearly the entire situation, and I could face it with understanding.
comprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading For the first time I comprehended clearly the entire situation, and I could face it with understanding.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then I sat down and watched while the remnants of our meal were being removed.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading For the first time I comprehended clearly the entire situation, and I could face it with understanding.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading For the first time I comprehended clearly the entire situation, and I could face it with understanding.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time I comprehended clearly the entire situation, and I could face it with understanding.
footstepnounUS /ˈfʊtstep/
the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
immediately past
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
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 UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
take the midday meal
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Then I sat down and watched while the remnants of our meal were being removed.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then I sat down and watched while the remnants of our meal were being removed.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading Then I sat down and watched while the remnants of our meal were being removed.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Then I sat down and watched while the remnants of our meal were being removed.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Then I sat down and watched while the remnants of our meal were being removed.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading For the first time I comprehended clearly the entire situation, and I could face it with understanding.
the state of being asleep
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
express in speech
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
stanchions
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From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
moving very fast
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then I sat down and watched while the remnants of our meal were being removed.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Except for an occasional footstep on the deck above, and the swift movements of the steward, nothing interrupted my thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time I comprehended clearly the entire situation, and I could face it with understanding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading For the first time I comprehended clearly the entire situation, and I could face it with understanding.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After Louis had carried the last dishes into his pantry, and run the table up on its stanchions, he also disappeared, and in the silence I could hear the heavy breathing of the sleeping mate.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Then I sat down and watched while the remnants of our meal were being removed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then I sat down and watched while the remnants of our meal were being removed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then I sat down and watched while the remnants of our meal were being removed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the first time I comprehended clearly the entire situation, and I could face it with understanding.
the words that are spoken
From this reading UNDER WAY The negro brought the girl's lunch on a tray, and I took it in to her, barely pausing long enough to speak a few encouraging words, for fear of some interruption.
