used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “You take the dinghy, and we’ll take the boat and fetch the duds back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
careenverbUS /kərˈiːn/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
dinghynounUS /ˈdɪŋi/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading “You take the dinghy, and we’ll take the boat and fetch the duds back.
dudsnounUS /dʌdz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading “You take the dinghy, and we’ll take the boat and fetch the duds back.
far-seeing
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From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading “You take the dinghy, and we’ll take the boat and fetch the duds back.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
It's
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From this reading “It’s no trouble,” said he.
JudenounUS /dʒuːd/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
most important element
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
not any; not one
From this reading “It’s no trouble,” said he.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
overboardadverbUS /ˈoʊvərbɔːrd/
to extremes
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
PAP'S
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From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
Ratcliffe
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From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s no trouble,” said he.
SatannounUS /ˈseɪtən/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
get rid of
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
snaffled
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From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
refrain from harming
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
express in speech
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
carry out
From this reading “You take the dinghy, and we’ll take the boat and fetch the duds back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
Thelusson
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From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “It’s no trouble,” said he.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
vetoedverbUS /ˈviːtoʊd/
past form of “veto” — vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
From this reading Ratcliffe had offered to shed Pap’s suit and return in his pajamas as he had come, but Tyler vetoed the idea.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAP’S SUIT Jude, having been fetched out of the galley, the canvas boat was got overboard.
we'll
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From this reading “You take the dinghy, and we’ll take the boat and fetch the duds back.
which person or people
From this reading The far-seeing Satan, who had snaffled a careen and clean up, not to speak of a main boom and spare canvas, out of Thelusson, had an object in view.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You take the dinghy, and we’ll take the boat and fetch the duds back.
