used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
calabashnoun
round gourd of the calabash tree
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Rare old stuff, that, Mohi; older than you: the circumnavigator, I call it.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading My sire had a canoe launched for the express purpose of carrying it thrice round Mardi for a flavor.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading My sire had a canoe launched for the express purpose of carrying it thrice round Mardi for a flavor.
circumnavigator
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From this reading Rare old stuff, that, Mohi; older than you: the circumnavigator, I call it.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda “Tiffin! tiffin!” cried Media; “time for tiffin!
give expression to
From this reading My sire had a canoe launched for the express purpose of carrying it thrice round Mardi for a flavor.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading My sire had a canoe launched for the express purpose of carrying it thrice round Mardi for a flavor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda “Tiffin! tiffin!” cried Media; “time for tiffin!
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My sire had a canoe launched for the express purpose of carrying it thrice round Mardi for a flavor.
HarkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Rare old stuff, that, Mohi; older than you: the circumnavigator, I call it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda “Tiffin! tiffin!” cried Media; “time for tiffin!
inhaleverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪl/
draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda “Tiffin! tiffin!” cried Media; “time for tiffin!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rare old stuff, that, Mohi; older than you: the circumnavigator, I call it.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading My sire had a canoe launched for the express purpose of carrying it thrice round Mardi for a flavor.
Mardi
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From this reading My sire had a canoe launched for the express purpose of carrying it thrice round Mardi for a flavor.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
MedianounUS /ˈmiːdiə/
plural of “medium” — a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda “Tiffin! tiffin!” cried Media; “time for tiffin!
Minda
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From this reading Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda “Tiffin! tiffin!” cried Media; “time for tiffin!
Mohi
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From this reading Rare old stuff, that, Mohi; older than you: the circumnavigator, I call it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My sire had a canoe launched for the express purpose of carrying it thrice round Mardi for a flavor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda “Tiffin! tiffin!” cried Media; “time for tiffin!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Rare old stuff, that, Mohi; older than you: the circumnavigator, I call it.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Rare old stuff, that, Mohi; older than you: the circumnavigator, I call it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading My sire had a canoe launched for the express purpose of carrying it thrice round Mardi for a flavor.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Rare old stuff, that, Mohi; older than you: the circumnavigator, I call it.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
sea-blue
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From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
make (offspring) by reproduction
From this reading My sire had a canoe launched for the express purpose of carrying it thrice round Mardi for a flavor.
SorcerersnounUS /ˈsɔːrsərərz/
plural of “sorcerer” — one who practices magic or sorcery
From this reading Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda “Tiffin! tiffin!” cried Media; “time for tiffin!
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Rare old stuff, that, Mohi; older than you: the circumnavigator, I call it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Rare old stuff, that, Mohi; older than you: the circumnavigator, I call it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda “Tiffin! tiffin!” cried Media; “time for tiffin!
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading My sire had a canoe launched for the express purpose of carrying it thrice round Mardi for a flavor.
TiffinnounUS /ˈtɪfɪn/
a midday meal
From this reading Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda “Tiffin! tiffin!” cried Media; “time for tiffin!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of The Sorcerers In The Isle Of Minda “Tiffin! tiffin!” cried Media; “time for tiffin!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
Vee-Vee
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From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Up, comrades! and while the mat is being spread, walk we to the bow, and inhale the breeze for an appetite.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Hark ye, Vee-Vee! forget not that calabash with the sea-blue seal, and a round ring for a brand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Rare old stuff, that, Mohi; older than you: the circumnavigator, I call it.
