used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PAUL AND JOHN ARE VERY MUCH EXCITED.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PAUL AND JOHN ARE VERY MUCH EXCITED.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Paul was overwhelmed with astonishment and delight at this unexpected declaration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Paul was overwhelmed with astonishment and delight at this unexpected declaration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, Paul, you shall hereafter be the skipper of the Fawn," repeated Captain Littleton.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Yes, Paul, you shall hereafter be the skipper of the Fawn," repeated Captain Littleton.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading "And I shall be first mate!" exclaimed John, jumping up and clapping his hands with rapture.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading Paul was overwhelmed with astonishment and delight at this unexpected declaration.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Paul was overwhelmed with astonishment and delight at this unexpected declaration.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading PAUL AND JOHN ARE VERY MUCH EXCITED.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "And I shall be first mate!" exclaimed John, jumping up and clapping his hands with rapture.
give expression to
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
FawnnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading "Yes, Paul, you shall hereafter be the skipper of the Fawn," repeated Captain Littleton.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "And I shall be first mate!" exclaimed John, jumping up and clapping his hands with rapture.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "And I shall be first mate!" exclaimed John, jumping up and clapping his hands with rapture.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading "Yes, Paul, you shall hereafter be the skipper of the Fawn," repeated Captain Littleton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And I shall be first mate!" exclaimed John, jumping up and clapping his hands with rapture.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading PAUL AND JOHN ARE VERY MUCH EXCITED.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading "And I shall be first mate!" exclaimed John, jumping up and clapping his hands with rapture.
Littleton
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From this reading "Yes, Paul, you shall hereafter be the skipper of the Fawn," repeated Captain Littleton.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading "And I shall be first mate!" exclaimed John, jumping up and clapping his hands with rapture.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading PAUL AND JOHN ARE VERY MUCH EXCITED.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, Paul, you shall hereafter be the skipper of the Fawn," repeated Captain Littleton.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading Paul was overwhelmed with astonishment and delight at this unexpected declaration.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL AND JOHN ARE VERY MUCH EXCITED.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading "And I shall be first mate!" exclaimed John, jumping up and clapping his hands with rapture.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Yes, Paul, you shall hereafter be the skipper of the Fawn," repeated Captain Littleton.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Yes, Paul, you shall hereafter be the skipper of the Fawn," repeated Captain Littleton.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "Yes, Paul, you shall hereafter be the skipper of the Fawn," repeated Captain Littleton.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Paul was overwhelmed with astonishment and delight at this unexpected declaration.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Paul was overwhelmed with astonishment and delight at this unexpected declaration.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "And I shall be first mate!" exclaimed John, jumping up and clapping his hands with rapture.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
precisely as stated
From this reading PAUL AND JOHN ARE VERY MUCH EXCITED.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul was overwhelmed with astonishment and delight at this unexpected declaration.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Paul was overwhelmed with astonishment and delight at this unexpected declaration.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading His eyes filled with tears, and he could not utter a word to express the gratitude that filled his heart.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Paul, you shall hereafter be the skipper of the Fawn," repeated Captain Littleton.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, Paul, you shall hereafter be the skipper of the Fawn," repeated Captain Littleton.
