used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had seen the crocodile pass by without noticing anything peculiar about it, but by and by he remembered that it had not been ticking.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
(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 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
any thing at all
From this reading He had seen the crocodile pass by without noticing anything peculiar about it, but by and by he remembered that it had not been ticking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had seen the crocodile pass by without noticing anything peculiar about it, but by and by he remembered that it had not been ticking.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Now such an experience had come that night to Peter.
crocodilenounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/
large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading He had seen the crocodile pass by without noticing anything peculiar about it, but by and by he remembered that it had not been ticking.
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
don't
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From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Now such an experience had come that night to Peter.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now such an experience had come that night to Peter.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
come to pass
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
HOOKverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
how
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From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had seen the crocodile pass by without noticing anything peculiar about it, but by and by he remembered that it had not been ticking.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
immediately past
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Now such an experience had come that night to Peter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had seen the crocodile pass by without noticing anything peculiar about it, but by and by he remembered that it had not been ticking.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now such an experience had come that night to Peter.
not divisible by two
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
go across or through
From this reading He had seen the crocodile pass by without noticing anything peculiar about it, but by and by he remembered that it had not been ticking.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He had seen the crocodile pass by without noticing anything peculiar about it, but by and by he remembered that it had not been ticking.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Now such an experience had come that night to Peter.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He had seen the crocodile pass by without noticing anything peculiar about it, but by and by he remembered that it had not been ticking.
cut with a saw
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
express in words
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen the crocodile pass by without noticing anything peculiar about it, but by and by he remembered that it had not been ticking.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now such an experience had come that night to Peter.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
carry out
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
tickingnounUS /ˈtɪkɪŋ/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading He had seen the crocodile pass by without noticing anything peculiar about it, but by and by he remembered that it had not been ticking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Thus, to take an instance, we suddenly discover that we have been deaf in one ear for we don't know how long, but, say, half an hour.
at the time that
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When last we saw him he was stealing across the island with one finger to his lips and his dagger at the ready.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 'HOOK OR ME THIS TIME' Odd things happen to all of us on our way through life without our noticing for a time that they have happened.
