used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
(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 “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EARLY BREAKFAST FOR TWO.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading AN EARLY BREAKFAST FOR TWO.
BrooksnounUS /brʊks/
United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AN EARLY BREAKFAST FOR TWO.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN EARLY BREAKFAST FOR TWO.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Wallgood,” thought the wanderer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN EARLY BREAKFAST FOR TWO.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Suddenly the flow of conversation in the cabin ceased, and Wade Brooks heard a heavy step on the stairs that led down from the deck.
Wallgood
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From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading “Wallgood,” thought the wanderer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The talk appeared to be interrupted by the coming of the owner of the heavy boots, as though he was not in the confidence of those in the cabin.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “We are all right now, Mr. Wallgood,” said a man with a voice as heavy as the sound of the boots.
