used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
cantnounUS /kænt/
stock phrases that have become nonsense through endless repetition
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
conjecturing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
COTTONnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
DodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading Oh let it not elude thy grasp!
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
foremastnoun
the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
hold firmly
From this reading Oh let it not elude thy grasp!
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
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 head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Oh let it not elude thy grasp!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Oh let it not elude thy grasp!
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
look-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
a form of address for a man
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
mystifyverbUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪ/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Oh let it not elude thy grasp!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh let it not elude thy grasp!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
having a point
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
sheiknounUS /ʃiːk/
the leader of an Arab village or family
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
sparverbUS /spɑːr/
furnish with spars
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Oh let it not elude thy grasp!
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The sheik affected to smile; but he was evidently disturbed, and two or three messengers were sent out into the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
at the time that
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The head of the foremast was slowly rising, and the look-out in the top was clinging to the spar, which began to cant, in order to keep himself from falling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading 'Tis of more worth than kingdoms! far more precious 'Than all the crimson treasures of life's fountain!
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading COTTON Things were in this state, the sheik and his guests communicating by signs, in such a way as completely to mystify each other; Mr. Monday drinking, Mr. Dodge conjecturing, and parties quitting the camp and arriving every ten minutes, when an Arab pointed eagerly with his finger in the direction of the wreck.
