used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The steward glanced doubtfully over his shoulder at the Image.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
damnedadjectiveUS /dæmd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading The steward glanced doubtfully over his shoulder at the Image.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The steward glanced doubtfully over his shoulder at the Image.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
an iconic mental representation
From this reading The steward glanced doubtfully over his shoulder at the Image.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
It's
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From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It's very likely valuable.
engage in
From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
monstrositynounUS /mɑːnˈstrɑːsəti/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
not any; not one
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The steward glanced doubtfully over his shoulder at the Image.
Perkins
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From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The steward glanced doubtfully over his shoulder at the Image.
shouldn't
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From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
term of address for a man
From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading The steward glanced doubtfully over his shoulder at the Image.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
displeasing to the senses
From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading It's very likely valuable.
precisely as stated
From this reading It's very likely valuable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They give no end of money sometimes for genuine bits of stuff from China way."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It's a damned ugly piece of goods, sir," he admitted, "but I shouldn't make away with it like that.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Perkins," Gregory demanded, as he struggled into his dinner coat a few nights later, "what should you think if I told you to drop that grinning piece of wooden monstrosity there into the sea?"
