used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
lacking funds
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
the organ of sight
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
set up or found
From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
hinderedverbUS /ˈhɪndərd/
past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
it's
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From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
landsman's
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From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
set afire or burning
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
lodging-house
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From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
loonynounUS /ˈluːni/
someone deranged and possibly dangerous
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
not any; not one
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
not one, and not any
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
overcold
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From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
Puddlebox
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From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
Puddlebox's
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From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
with low volume
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
reproached
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From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
not in physical motion
From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
in the direction of
From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
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 WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A fresh breeze faced him as he walked and somewhat hindered his progress; but a strong moon rode high and lighted him; the sea, much advanced since he came that way, broke quietly along the shore.
well-lit
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From this reading Now that he found night clear and still, well-lit and nothing overcold, he inclined towards considering himself a fool for his pains.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seated there he had imagined a rough night, wet and dark, and with each passing hour had the more reproached himself for his desertion of his loony.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Why, it's none so bad a night to be out," thought Mr. Puddlebox; and there began to change within him the mood in which he had left the lodging-house.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WATER THAT TAKES YOUR BREATH Mr. Puddlebox's landsman's eye showed him no signs of that "blowing up dirty" of which he had been informed.
