used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While I sat there I did a great deal of heavy thinking, mostly over the relations of Toppleton and Wimpleton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
BIDSnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading COLONEL WIMPLETON BIDS HIGH.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL WIMPLETON BIDS HIGH.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Colonel Wimpleton snored so that I could hear him in the standing-room.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading While I sat there I did a great deal of heavy thinking, mostly over the relations of Toppleton and Wimpleton.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading While I sat there I did a great deal of heavy thinking, mostly over the relations of Toppleton and Wimpleton.
having made preparations
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading While I sat there I did a great deal of heavy thinking, mostly over the relations of Toppleton and Wimpleton.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Colonel Wimpleton snored so that I could hear him in the standing-room.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading While I sat there I did a great deal of heavy thinking, mostly over the relations of Toppleton and Wimpleton.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading COLONEL WIMPLETON BIDS HIGH.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Colonel Wimpleton snored so that I could hear him in the standing-room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colonel Wimpleton snored so that I could hear him in the standing-room.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
a particular point in time
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading While I sat there I did a great deal of heavy thinking, mostly over the relations of Toppleton and Wimpleton.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While I sat there I did a great deal of heavy thinking, mostly over the relations of Toppleton and Wimpleton.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading While I sat there I did a great deal of heavy thinking, mostly over the relations of Toppleton and Wimpleton.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
Skotchley
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From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
snored
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From this reading Colonel Wimpleton snored so that I could hear him in the standing-room.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Colonel Wimpleton snored so that I could hear him in the standing-room.
standing-room
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From this reading Colonel Wimpleton snored so that I could hear him in the standing-room.
state-room
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From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Colonel Wimpleton snored so that I could hear him in the standing-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While I sat there I did a great deal of heavy thinking, mostly over the relations of Toppleton and Wimpleton.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading While I sat there I did a great deal of heavy thinking, mostly over the relations of Toppleton and Wimpleton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
male cat
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
Toppleton
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From this reading While I sat there I did a great deal of heavy thinking, mostly over the relations of Toppleton and Wimpleton.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the run of twenty miles down the lake, I had sat alone at the helm the greater portion of the time, for my companions were disposed to sleep.
in or at the place that
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Skotchley had turned in, occupying the port state-room, while Tom Walton lay on a locker, where I could call him in a moment if his services were needed.
WIMPLETON
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From this reading COLONEL WIMPLETON BIDS HIGH.
