used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
Amazeen
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From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
a youthful male person
From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
Brickett's
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From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
don't
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From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
set up or found
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
hell'snounUS /helz/
possessive form of “hell” — any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
Hime
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From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
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 A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
Lysimachusnoun
Macedonian general under Alexander the Great; with Seleucus he defeated Antigonus and Demetrius at the battle of Ipsus (circa 355-281 BC)
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
maplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
Marriner
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From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
Narrer
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From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading --Old Palermo “Plaguin’ Song.’’
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
PalermonounUS /pəˈlermoʊ/
the capital of Sicily; located in northwestern Sicily; an important port for 3000 years
From this reading --Old Palermo “Plaguin’ Song.’’
pepper-sass's
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From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
Phin
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From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
Plaguin
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From this reading --Old Palermo “Plaguin’ Song.’’
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
shieldedadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːldɪd/
(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading --Old Palermo “Plaguin’ Song.’’
make square
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
that's
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From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
thick-foliaged
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From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Good boy Phin, he don’t raise time, But pepper-sass’s hot and hell’s in Hime.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading A thick-foliaged maple tree shielded the platform as long as the sun was low in the east, and the platform was a desirable post of observation, since it commanded the Cove and the fishing fleet, as well as the village square.
at the time that
From this reading When Marriner Amazeen plodded down street early next morning, he found Uncle Lysimachus Buck perched in solitary and surly state on the platform of Brickett’s store.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading “Narrer to the heel and wide to the toe, And that’s the way the Look boys go.
