used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Only the flowing beard of Johnny Cramphorn proclaimed him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “God save you, Master Bluett, or I should say ‘Cap’n Bluett,’” he began.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
Bluett
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From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
Cap'n
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From this reading “God save you, Master Bluett, or I should say ‘Cap’n Bluett,’” he began.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
coast-line
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From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
not accessible to view
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
Cramphorn
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From this reading Only the flowing beard of Johnny Cramphorn proclaimed him.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
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 As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
the organ of sight
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Only the flowing beard of Johnny Cramphorn proclaimed him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “God save you, Master Bluett, or I should say ‘Cap’n Bluett,’” he began.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
hobblingverbUS /ˈhɑːbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
honeycombedadjective
pitted with cell-like cavities (as a honeycomb)
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “God save you, Master Bluett, or I should say ‘Cap’n Bluett,’” he began.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Only the flowing beard of Johnny Cramphorn proclaimed him.
justeradjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstər/
comparative of “just” — used especially of what is legally or ethically right or proper or fitting
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “The very man I wanted for to see.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the flowing beard of Johnny Cramphorn proclaimed him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “God save you, Master Bluett, or I should say ‘Cap’n Bluett,’” he began.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Only the flowing beard of Johnny Cramphorn proclaimed him.
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
precisely, exactly
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
except for; apart from
From this reading “God save you, Master Bluett, or I should say ‘Cap’n Bluett,’” he began.
express in words
From this reading “God save you, Master Bluett, or I should say ‘Cap’n Bluett,’” he began.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “The very man I wanted for to see.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “God save you, Master Bluett, or I should say ‘Cap’n Bluett,’” he began.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
three-corneredadjective
having three corners
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
precisely as stated
From this reading “The very man I wanted for to see.”
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
wakefuladjective
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Great confusion, shouting and swearing kept Robert Bluett wakeful for some time, and next morning he learned the reason of it.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “The very man I wanted for to see.”
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
woebegoneadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊbɪɡɔːn/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading As he walked early upon the quay before breakfast, tried to master the intricate coast-line at a glance and longed to be afloat that he might get a wider and juster view of the red and honeycombed cliffs, a woebegone figure approached him—a bent and hobbling creature that crawled on two sticks, wore a three-cornered hat and had his right eye concealed by a big black patch.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “God save you, Master Bluett, or I should say ‘Cap’n Bluett,’” he began.
