used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
anew
From this reading Then a sudden stab of pain went through him and all was black again.
agonisedadjective
expressing pain or agony
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then a sudden stab of pain went through him and all was black again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Then a sudden stab of pain went through him and all was black again.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
Branderby
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From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading That cloud of darkness seemed to hang over him for weeks—or was it years?
clutchingverbUS /ˈklʌtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “clutch” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
contriving
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From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading That cloud of darkness seemed to hang over him for weeks—or was it years?
opinion or judgment
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That cloud of darkness seemed to hang over him for weeks—or was it years?
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading That cloud of darkness seemed to hang over him for weeks—or was it years?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
mottledadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːtəld/
having spots or patches of color
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
on one occasion
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That cloud of darkness seemed to hang over him for weeks—or was it years?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That cloud of darkness seemed to hang over him for weeks—or was it years?
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Then a sudden stab of pain went through him and all was black again.
a course of conduct
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
cut with a saw
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That cloud of darkness seemed to hang over him for weeks—or was it years?
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
stabverbUS /stæb/
use a knife on
From this reading Then a sudden stab of pain went through him and all was black again.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
not in physical motion
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
sunburnnounUS /ˈsʌnbɜːrn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then a sudden stab of pain went through him and all was black again.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then a sudden stab of pain went through him and all was black again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
directed up
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading That cloud of darkness seemed to hang over him for weeks—or was it years?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then a sudden stab of pain went through him and all was black again.
white-cheeked
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From this reading He saw his mother, white-cheeked and agonised, coming up the path behind him and still unconsciously clutching the great pistols in her apron.
which person or people
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “SHIPS OF ADVENTURE” Stephen opened his eyes once, as he was borne up toward the house and saw, in one sudden flash, the whole bright garden lying still and quiet in the hot sun.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered a little who was carrying him and, contriving to look upward, saw that it was Sergeant Branderby and that his red face, under its coat of sunburn, had turned to mottled grey.
a late time of life
From this reading That cloud of darkness seemed to hang over him for weeks—or was it years?
