used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
(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 In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading The Captain stood in the corner, his blade raised to strike.
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
BLUENOSEnoun
a native or inhabitant of Nova Scotia
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this I saw clearly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
without doubt or question
From this reading But this I saw clearly.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The Captain stood in the corner, his blade raised to strike.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
the act of discovering something
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
eyelidsnounUS /ˈaɪlɪdz/
plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
how
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From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
not any; not one
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The Captain stood in the corner, his blade raised to strike.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
cut with a saw
From this reading But this I saw clearly.
express in words
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
sereadjectiveUS /sɪr/
(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Captain stood in the corner, his blade raised to strike.
in a strange manner
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The Captain stood in the corner, his blade raised to strike.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
express in words
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
a special situation
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this I saw clearly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I had forgot to say that, as he ran, the Captain had drawn his sword.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BLUENOSE never stirred, but his breath came and went, and his eyelids blinked strangely, like the flutter of a sere leaf against the wall.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the confusion which followed on the discovery of BLUENOSE, I could not rightly tell how each thing fell out; indeed, from where I lay, with the men crowding together in front of me, to see at all was no easy matter.
