used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On her Beam Ends Peter Stratton had a weird dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a lobster tugging at his toes--a big fellow, tugging and biting hard.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a lobster tugging at his toes--a big fellow, tugging and biting hard.
BeamnounUS /biːm/
a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
From this reading On her Beam Ends Peter Stratton had a weird dream.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a lobster tugging at his toes--a big fellow, tugging and biting hard.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading There was a lobster tugging at his toes--a big fellow, tugging and biting hard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
cold-bloodedlyadverb
emotionlessly and heartlessly; with deliberate cruelty or callousness
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
depletedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpliːtɪd/
no longer sufficient
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading On her Beam Ends Peter Stratton had a weird dream.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On her Beam Ends Peter Stratton had a weird dream.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
a boy or man
From this reading There was a lobster tugging at his toes--a big fellow, tugging and biting hard.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On her Beam Ends Peter Stratton had a weird dream.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There was a lobster tugging at his toes--a big fellow, tugging and biting hard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On her Beam Ends Peter Stratton had a weird dream.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
lardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
lobsternounUS /ˈlɑːbstər/
flesh of a lobster
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
Olivette's
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From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On her Beam Ends Peter Stratton had a weird dream.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading On her Beam Ends Peter Stratton had a weird dream.
rammingverbUS /ˈræmɪŋ/
inflected form of “ram” — strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
rope's
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From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
Rosalie's
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From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
Scout'snounUS /skaʊts/
possessive form of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
shelvingverbUS /ˈʃelvɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelve” — hold back to a later time
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
Stratton
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From this reading On her Beam Ends Peter Stratton had a weird dream.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
supplementnounUS /ˈsʌpləmənt/
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a lobster tugging at his toes--a big fellow, tugging and biting hard.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading There was a lobster tugging at his toes--a big fellow, tugging and biting hard.
tuggingverbUS /ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading There was a lobster tugging at his toes--a big fellow, tugging and biting hard.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
warpverbUS /wɔːrp/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps it was the effects of the lobster that a friendly fisherman had given to the _Rosalie's_ crew to supplement their sadly depleted larder.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading On her Beam Ends Peter Stratton had a weird dream.
which person or people
From this reading He wanted to shout for assistance, but a man, who strongly resembled the thief who had stolen the _Olivette's_ warp, was cold-bloodedly ramming a rope's end into the Sea Scout's mouth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He dreamt that he was lying on a slippery shelving rock, with his feet dangling in the water.
