used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAUL MAKES A NIGHT RUN IN THE STORM.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "John, John!" shouted Paul, when he realized the dangerous situation of the Fawn.
having the place or position changed
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
FawnnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading "John, John!" shouted Paul, when he realized the dangerous situation of the Fawn.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
greatcoatnoun
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "John, John!" shouted Paul, when he realized the dangerous situation of the Fawn.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PAUL MAKES A NIGHT RUN IN THE STORM.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "John, John!" shouted Paul, when he realized the dangerous situation of the Fawn.
full of life and energy
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading PAUL MAKES A NIGHT RUN IN THE STORM.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PAUL MAKES A NIGHT RUN IN THE STORM.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "John, John!" shouted Paul, when he realized the dangerous situation of the Fawn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL MAKES A NIGHT RUN IN THE STORM.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading "John, John!" shouted Paul, when he realized the dangerous situation of the Fawn.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading PAUL MAKES A NIGHT RUN IN THE STORM.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
a particular situation
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "John, John!" shouted Paul, when he realized the dangerous situation of the Fawn.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "John, John!" shouted Paul, when he realized the dangerous situation of the Fawn.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
in the near future
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading PAUL MAKES A NIGHT RUN IN THE STORM.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAUL MAKES A NIGHT RUN IN THE STORM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
at the time that
From this reading "John, John!" shouted Paul, when he realized the dangerous situation of the Fawn.
in or at the place that
From this reading "What is the matter, Paul?" asked he, as soon as he could get his eyes open and realize where he was.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But the first mate of the craft slept too soundly to be disturbed by mere words, and the skipper had to shake him before he came to his senses.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Put on your greatcoat and shoes, and come out here and be lively about it," cried Paul.
