used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DASH IN THE DARK.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it was in momentary forgetfulness of my dislike of my companion that I said cheerfully:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
Casco
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From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading And it was in momentary forgetfulness of my dislike of my companion that I said cheerfully:
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading And it was in momentary forgetfulness of my dislike of my companion that I said cheerfully:
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A DASH IN THE DARK.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
DASHverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading A DASH IN THE DARK.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading And it was in momentary forgetfulness of my dislike of my companion that I said cheerfully:
eh
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From this reading “Somethin’ like, eh?”
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading And it was in momentary forgetfulness of my dislike of my companion that I said cheerfully:
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “Uh!” grunted Pawlinson; and I resolved to make no further overtures.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading “Uh!” grunted Pawlinson; and I resolved to make no further overtures.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DASH IN THE DARK.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Somethin’ like, eh?”
engage in
From this reading “Uh!” grunted Pawlinson; and I resolved to make no further overtures.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading And it was in momentary forgetfulness of my dislike of my companion that I said cheerfully:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And it was in momentary forgetfulness of my dislike of my companion that I said cheerfully:
not any; not one
From this reading “Uh!” grunted Pawlinson; and I resolved to make no further overtures.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
overturesnounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃʊrz/
plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading “Uh!” grunted Pawlinson; and I resolved to make no further overtures.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
Pawlinson
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From this reading “Uh!” grunted Pawlinson; and I resolved to make no further overtures.
relishedverbUS /ˈrelɪʃt/
past form of “relish” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
determined
From this reading “Uh!” grunted Pawlinson; and I resolved to make no further overtures.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And it was in momentary forgetfulness of my dislike of my companion that I said cheerfully:
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
Somethin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Somethin’ like, eh?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DASH IN THE DARK.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Uh!” grunted Pawlinson; and I resolved to make no further overtures.
Uh
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From this reading “Uh!” grunted Pawlinson; and I resolved to make no further overtures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I enjoyed that ride into the darkness that was, by now, fast settling over Casco Bay; at least, I relished the first part of it.
