used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
(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 Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Jack's keen ears noted her silence and realised its cause.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But Jack's keen ears noted her silence and realised its cause.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
Charlie
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From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
give encouragement to
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
clumsilyadverbUS /ˈklʌmsəli/
in a clumsy manner
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
make right or correct
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
Dagonoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
without deviation
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But Jack's keen ears noted her silence and realised its cause.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
eyesight'll
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From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
with resolute determination
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
brought together in one place
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But Jack's keen ears noted her silence and realised its cause.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading But Jack's keen ears noted her silence and realised its cause.
and nothing more
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading But Jack's keen ears noted her silence and realised its cause.
go away from a place
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
Lolie
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From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
LoyolanounUS /ˌlɔɪˈoʊlə/
Spaniard and Roman Catholic theologian and founder of the Society of Jesus; a leading opponent of the Reformation (1491-1556)
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
marooner's
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From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But Jack's keen ears noted her silence and realised its cause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
and nothing more
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
Papeetenoun
the capital of French Polynesia on the northwestern coast of Tahiti
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
PLUCKverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
rattleverbUS /ˈrætəl/
make short successive sounds
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But Jack's keen ears noted her silence and realised its cause.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading But Jack's keen ears noted her silence and realised its cause.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
having a supporting base
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
not in physical motion
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
in a swift manner
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
we'll
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From this reading Meanwhile, we'll just go on our way to Papeete and leave Mr. Dago Charlie standing."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Still seated as he was beside her, he felt clumsily for her hand; then, finding it, pressed it firmly, whispering, "Cheer up, Lolie; my eyesight'll be all right directly I can get the correct treatment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only Loyola remained silent and downcast, for this blindness which attacked Jack so curiously with every sunrise hit her harder than any peril caused by the marooner's actions.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "THE PLUCK OF WOMAN" Swiftly the sail was gathered in and the mast lowered, amidst a rattle of eager words.
