used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
clawsnounUS /klɔːz/
plural of “claw” — sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Fortunately for Sammy his instinct told him that the crab was a dangerous companion.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
crabnounUS /kræb/
decapod having eyes on short stalks and a broad flattened carapace with a small abdomen folded under the thorax and pincers
From this reading Fortunately for Sammy his instinct told him that the crab was a dangerous companion.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Fortunately for Sammy his instinct told him that the crab was a dangerous companion.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
disagreedverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːd/
past form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for Sammy his instinct told him that the crab was a dangerous companion.
fresh-water
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From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
a long fixed look
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
HermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
Hermit's
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From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Fortunately for Sammy his instinct told him that the crab was a dangerous companion.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
easily agitated
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
and nothing more
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
OYSTERSnounUS /ˈɔɪstərz/
plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
PILOTverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
preyedverbUS /preɪd/
past form of “prey” — profit from in an exploitatory manner
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
Sammy
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From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
STAR-FISH
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From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
suggestiveness
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From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Fortunately for Sammy his instinct told him that the crab was a dangerous companion.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
UNSOCIABLEadjective
not inclined to society or companionship
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
precisely as stated
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading But there was a certain suggestiveness about some of his remarks that was unpleasant, and his furtive, watchful gaze made Sammy nervous.
wateringnounUS /ˈwɔːtərɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading The wicked old Hermit's mouth was really watering for this innocent, fresh-water fish, and he was only awaiting a favorable opportunity to seize him with his cruel claws.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To be sure the Hermit had declared that he never preyed upon fish as large as Sammy, since they invariably disagreed with him, and he was very polite and affable to his guest.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT It is not to be wondered at that our hero should feel a good deal of distrust concerning his host.
