used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
(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 Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
candlelightnounUS /ˈkændəllaɪt/
the light provided by a burning candle
From this reading Then he peered at her through the candlelight, and said he:-- "Thou, is it, Tibbott?
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had not shaved in two days, and his unkempt face looked old and tired.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had not shaved in two days, and his unkempt face looked old and tired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not shaved in two days, and his unkempt face looked old and tired.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he peered at her through the candlelight, and said he:-- "Thou, is it, Tibbott?
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then he peered at her through the candlelight, and said he:-- "Thou, is it, Tibbott?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he peered at her through the candlelight, and said he:-- "Thou, is it, Tibbott?
set afire or burning
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had not shaved in two days, and his unkempt face looked old and tired.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
Merrylips
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From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
mess-room
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From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not shaved in two days, and his unkempt face looked old and tired.
being perceived or observed
From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had not shaved in two days, and his unkempt face looked old and tired.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
the act of departing politely
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
peeredverbUS /pɪrd/
past form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading Then he peered at her through the candlelight, and said he:-- "Thou, is it, Tibbott?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then he peered at her through the candlelight, and said he:-- "Thou, is it, Tibbott?
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
shavedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪvd/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading He had not shaved in two days, and his unkempt face looked old and tired.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
stewedadjectiveUS /stuːd/
cooked in hot water
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he peered at her through the candlelight, and said he:-- "Thou, is it, Tibbott?
in or at that place or location
From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Then he peered at her through the candlelight, and said he:-- "Thou, is it, Tibbott?
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading For a full minute Merrylips must have hesitated on the threshold before Captain Norris noticed that she was there.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then he peered at her through the candlelight, and said he:-- "Thou, is it, Tibbott?
Tibbott
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From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He had not shaved in two days, and his unkempt face looked old and tired.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had not shaved in two days, and his unkempt face looked old and tired.
unkemptadjectiveUS /ənˈkempt/
not neatly combed
From this reading He had not shaved in two days, and his unkempt face looked old and tired.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
in or at the place that
From this reading A PARTING OF THE WAYS In the mess-room, where the candles were lighted, Captain Tibbott Norris sat alone at the table.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Before him were a dish of stewed meat and a cup of wine, and he ate and drank steadily, but all the time his eyes were bent upon a map that was spread open at his elbow.
