used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "On no account," answered Will, with a demure look.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
in addition
From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'll betake myself to the dock, and smoke my weed in quiet."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "On no account," answered Will, with a demure look.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
battened
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From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
becketnounUS /ˈbekət/
(Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170)
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
betake
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From this reading "I'll betake myself to the dock, and smoke my weed in quiet."
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
Carstairs
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From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
companion-hatch
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From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
demureadjectiveUS /dɪˈmjʊr/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading "On no account," answered Will, with a demure look.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading "I'll betake myself to the dock, and smoke my weed in quiet."
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
don't
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From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll betake myself to the dock, and smoke my weed in quiet."
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "On no account," answered Will, with a demure look.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'll betake myself to the dock, and smoke my weed in quiet."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I'll betake myself to the dock, and smoke my weed in quiet."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
not any; not one
From this reading "On no account," answered Will, with a demure look.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On no account," answered Will, with a demure look.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "I'll betake myself to the dock, and smoke my weed in quiet."
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
skylightsnounUS /ˈskaɪlaɪts/
plural of “skylight” — a window in a roof to admit daylight
From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading "I'll betake myself to the dock, and smoke my weed in quiet."
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I was glad to go on deck, also; for the skylights being battened down made the cabin somewhat close.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'll betake myself to the dock, and smoke my weed in quiet."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'll betake myself to the dock, and smoke my weed in quiet."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
weednounUS /wiːd/
any plant that crowds out cultivated plants
From this reading "I'll betake myself to the dock, and smoke my weed in quiet."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
in or at the place that
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "On no account," answered Will, with a demure look.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading On deck he went, and seated himself on the companion-hatch, where he held on by a becket secured for the purpose; but as to smoking a cigar, that was next to an impossibility, for the wind almost blew the leaves into a flame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, oh, oh! you jolly dog, don't mock us in our misery!" exclaimed Carstairs with a groan.
