used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
in addition
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Chard and his jackal were seated in the latter's cabin on deck.
ChardnounUS /tʃɑːrd/
beet lacking swollen root; grown as a vegetable for its edible leaves and stalks
From this reading Chard and his jackal were seated in the latter's cabin on deck.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Chard and his jackal were seated in the latter's cabin on deck.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
dilatedverbUS /ˌdaɪˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “dilate” — become wider
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
take in liquids
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
half-emptied
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From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
Hendry
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From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chard and his jackal were seated in the latter's cabin on deck.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chard and his jackal were seated in the latter's cabin on deck.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
jackalnounUS /ˈdʒækəl/
Old World nocturnal canine mammal closely related to the dog; smaller than a wolf; sometimes hunts in a pack but usually singly or as a member of a pair
From this reading Chard and his jackal were seated in the latter's cabin on deck.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Chard and his jackal were seated in the latter's cabin on deck.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
Motutapu
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From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
as might be expected
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
the middle of the day
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chard and his jackal were seated in the latter's cabin on deck.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Chard and his jackal were seated in the latter's cabin on deck.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
steelyadjectiveUS /ˈstiːli/
resembling steel as in hardness
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
stripsnounUS /strɪps/
plural of “strip” — a relatively long narrow piece of something
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
Tessa's
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From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
two times
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading The liquor he had taken had also turned his naturally red face into a purple hue, and his steely blue eyes seemed to have dilated to twice their size, as he listened with venomous interest to Chard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Chard and his jackal were seated in the latter's cabin on deck.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hendry did not present a pleasant appearance, for Tessa's pistol had cut deeply into his thin, tough face, which was liberally adorned with strips of plaster.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading At six o'clock that evening the _Motutapu_ was plunging into a heavy head sea, for the wind had suddenly hauled round to the northeast and raised a mountainous swell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A half-emptied bottle of brandy was on the table, and both men's faces were flushed with drink, for this was the second bottle since noon.
