used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "Prisoner, attention!
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He did not pay the slightest heed to the half-caste Spanish jailer's gruff command.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not pay the slightest heed to the half-caste Spanish jailer's gruff command.
ETC
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE MORNING, FLOWER OF THE GORSE, ETC.
excellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading His excellency the President has permitted Senor Steinbaum to visit you."
fibernounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE MORNING, FLOWER OF THE GORSE, ETC.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
GORSEnoun
very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE MORNING, FLOWER OF THE GORSE, ETC.
gruffadjectiveUS /ɡrʌf/
brusque and surly and forbidding
From this reading He did not pay the slightest heed to the half-caste Spanish jailer's gruff command.
half-castenoun
an offensive term for the offspring of parents of different racial groups or cultures
From this reading He did not pay the slightest heed to the half-caste Spanish jailer's gruff command.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His excellency the President has permitted Senor Steinbaum to visit you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not pay the slightest heed to the half-caste Spanish jailer's gruff command.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading He did not pay the slightest heed to the half-caste Spanish jailer's gruff command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His excellency the President has permitted Senor Steinbaum to visit you."
jailer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not pay the slightest heed to the half-caste Spanish jailer's gruff command.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
mattingnounUS /ˈmætɪŋ/
a covering of coarse fabric (usually of straw or hemp)
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE MORNING, FLOWER OF THE GORSE, ETC.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not pay the slightest heed to the half-caste Spanish jailer's gruff command.
come into possession of
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE MORNING, FLOWER OF THE GORSE, ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He did not pay the slightest heed to the half-caste Spanish jailer's gruff command.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading His excellency the President has permitted Senor Steinbaum to visit you."
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading His excellency the President has permitted Senor Steinbaum to visit you."
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Prisoner, attention!
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading His excellency the President has permitted Senor Steinbaum to visit you."
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading He did not pay the slightest heed to the half-caste Spanish jailer's gruff command.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading He did not pay the slightest heed to the half-caste Spanish jailer's gruff command.
Steinbaum
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His excellency the President has permitted Senor Steinbaum to visit you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE MORNING, FLOWER OF THE GORSE, ETC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His excellency the President has permitted Senor Steinbaum to visit you."
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His excellency the President has permitted Senor Steinbaum to visit you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading THE WINGS OF THE MORNING, FLOWER OF THE GORSE, ETC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The "prisoner" was lying on his back on a plank bed, with his hands tucked beneath his head to obtain some measure of protection from the roll of rough fiber matting which formed a pillow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading His excellency the President has permitted Senor Steinbaum to visit you."
