(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 THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It appears that the engine has stopped," replied Christy quietly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What has it stopped for?" asked the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading "Which is the bell, Christy?" inquired Percy, looking at the pulls on the frame of the wheel.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
Christy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It appears that the engine has stopped," replied Christy quietly.
ConfederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
conundrumnounUS /kəˈnʌndrəm/
a difficult problem
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What has it stopped for?" asked the other.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading "Which is the bell, Christy?" inquired Percy, looking at the pulls on the frame of the wheel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It appears that the engine has stopped," replied Christy quietly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Which is the bell, Christy?" inquired Percy, looking at the pulls on the frame of the wheel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
LEOPARDnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Which is the bell, Christy?" inquired Percy, looking at the pulls on the frame of the wheel.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Which is the bell, Christy?" inquired Percy, looking at the pulls on the frame of the wheel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "What has it stopped for?" asked the other.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
Pierson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
pullsnounUS /pʊlz/
plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading "Which is the bell, Christy?" inquired Percy, looking at the pulls on the frame of the wheel.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
with low volume
From this reading "It appears that the engine has stopped," replied Christy quietly.
on the contrary
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It appears that the engine has stopped," replied Christy quietly.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "It appears that the engine has stopped," replied Christy quietly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It appears that the engine has stopped," replied Christy quietly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading "Which is the bell, Christy?" inquired Percy, looking at the pulls on the frame of the wheel.
at the time that
From this reading THE EXPEDITION FROM THE LEOPARD "What is the matter now?" demanded Percy Pierson, when the tug ceased to shake under the pressure of the engine, and began to roll rather smartly in the sea, though it was not heavy enough to be at all dangerous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which is the bell, Christy?" inquired Percy, looking at the pulls on the frame of the wheel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will have to put that conundrum to your brother; but doubtless the needs of the Confederate States require that it should stop."
