used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
in the past
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
(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 "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It's a dangerous trick to make that sheet fast on a squally day, or on any day at all, for that matter.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It's a dangerous trick to make that sheet fast on a squally day, or on any day at all, for that matter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He seemed to be sober enough last night," said Jim.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
couldn't
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From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It's a dangerous trick to make that sheet fast on a squally day, or on any day at all, for that matter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Some time he'll do it once too often.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "He seemed to be sober enough last night," said Jim.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He seemed to be sober enough last night," said Jim.
he'll
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From this reading Some time he'll do it once too often.
he's
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From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some time he'll do it once too often.
It's
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From this reading It's a dangerous trick to make that sheet fast on a squally day, or on any day at all, for that matter.
Jim
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From this reading "He seemed to be sober enough last night," said Jim.
immediately past
From this reading "He seemed to be sober enough last night," said Jim.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
engage in
From this reading It's a dangerous trick to make that sheet fast on a squally day, or on any day at all, for that matter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It's a dangerous trick to make that sheet fast on a squally day, or on any day at all, for that matter.
Monhegan
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From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "He seemed to be sober enough last night," said Jim.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Some time he'll do it once too often.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It's a dangerous trick to make that sheet fast on a squally day, or on any day at all, for that matter.
on one occasion
From this reading Some time he'll do it once too often.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He seemed to be sober enough last night," said Jim.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "He seemed to be sober enough last night," said Jim.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading "He seemed to be sober enough last night," said Jim.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some time he'll do it once too often.
squallyadjective
characterized by short periods of noisy commotion
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It's a dangerous trick to make that sheet fast on a squally day, or on any day at all, for that matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Some time he'll do it once too often.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "He seemed to be sober enough last night," said Jim.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Some time he'll do it once too often.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading It's a dangerous trick to make that sheet fast on a squally day, or on any day at all, for that matter.
at the time that
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading I passed him a month ago one squally day off Monhegan, running before the wind, sheet fast, shot to the eyes, and yelling like a wild man.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes; when he's all right you couldn't ask for a man to be more peaceable or gentlemanly; but when he's in liquor, look out!
