used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
the state of being absent
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at her in surprise.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
Dexie
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From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
the act of giving
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
a single distinct event
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
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 It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
Lancy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at her in surprise.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
remindersnounUS /riˈmaɪndərz/
plural of “reminder” — a message that helps you remember something
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
cut with a saw
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He looked at her in surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
at the time that
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not know that the object of his anxious thoughts was so near, as he stood looking seaward, with a dark frown upon his face.
showing curiosity
From this reading It was quite dark when they reached the wharf, and Dexie was wondering if Lancy knew of her absence when she saw his well-known figure outlined against the sky.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Certainly," he replied, and he laid them in her hand, "but I think you will find them unpleasant reminders of an incident you would do well to forget.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As the soldier moored the little boat, and prepared to help Dexie ashore, she suddenly said: "I gave you the revolver, but will you mind giving me the rest of the bullets in it?"
