used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What is she, Jack?" said Marcy, in a suppressed whisper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading "I make her out easy enough, in spite of her disguise," was Sailor Jack's reply.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you make her out?"
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "I make her out easy enough, in spite of her disguise," was Sailor Jack's reply.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I make her out easy enough, in spite of her disguise," was Sailor Jack's reply.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you make her out?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
huskyadjectiveUS /ˈhʌski/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I make her out easy enough, in spite of her disguise," was Sailor Jack's reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What is she, Jack?" said Marcy, in a suppressed whisper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is she, Jack?" said Marcy, in a suppressed whisper.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "What is she, Jack?" said Marcy, in a suppressed whisper.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading "I make her out easy enough, in spite of her disguise," was Sailor Jack's reply.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
engage in
From this reading "Do you make her out?"
Marcy
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From this reading "What is she, Jack?" said Marcy, in a suppressed whisper.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I make her out easy enough, in spite of her disguise," was Sailor Jack's reply.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Do you make her out?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I make her out easy enough, in spite of her disguise," was Sailor Jack's reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What is she, Jack?" said Marcy, in a suppressed whisper.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading "I make her out easy enough, in spite of her disguise," was Sailor Jack's reply.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is she, Jack?" said Marcy, in a suppressed whisper.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "I make her out easy enough, in spite of her disguise," was Sailor Jack's reply.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading "What is she, Jack?" said Marcy, in a suppressed whisper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is she, Jack?" said Marcy, in a suppressed whisper.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "What is she, Jack?" said Marcy, in a suppressed whisper.
a Caucasian
From this reading His voice was husky, and he trembled as he asked the question, for he knew by the exclamation that fell from his brother's lips that those white sails were things he did not like to see.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you make her out?"
