used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
traveling across
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
cuss'd
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From this reading ‘A cuss’d lie,’ he roared fiercely.
DockyardnounUS /ˈdɑːkjɑːrd/
an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
every person
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
excessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
a boy or man
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading ‘A cuss’d lie,’ he roared fiercely.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
a young female
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ‘A cuss’d lie,’ he roared fiercely.
HIDESnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told him I had none.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
hulkingadjectiveUS /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/
of great size and bulk
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
leggingsnounUS /ˈleɡɪŋz/
plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading ‘A cuss’d lie,’ he roared fiercely.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
easily agitated
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
not one, and not any
From this reading I told him I had none.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
reassuredadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrd/
having confidence restored; freed from anxiety
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading ‘A cuss’d lie,’ he roared fiercely.
cut with a saw
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
STOWAWAYnounUS /ˈstoʊəweɪ/
a person who hides aboard a ship or plane in the hope of getting free passage
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading I was somewhat reassured, however, by a hulking fellow in leggings crossing the road and asking me for a pipe of tobacco.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told him I had none.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
at the time that
From this reading SHE HIDES AS A STOWAWAY I felt excessively nervous when I first set out toward the Dockyard.
which person or people
From this reading I had never before shown myself in public in male attire, and imagined that everybody who looked at me saw that I was a girl.
