used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
AHOY
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From this reading “CUTTER AHOY!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the table between them were a bottle and two glasses.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both youths were smoking cigarettes, and both appeared ill at ease.
ashnounUS /æʃ/
the residue that remains when something is burned
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both youths were smoking cigarettes, and both appeared ill at ease.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On the table between them were a bottle and two glasses.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both youths were smoking cigarettes, and both appeared ill at ease.
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 On the table between them were a bottle and two glasses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
can't
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From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
Chris
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From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading Both youths were smoking cigarettes, and both appeared ill at ease.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
CUTTERnounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading “CUTTER AHOY!”
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Both youths were smoking cigarettes, and both appeared ill at ease.
flippingverbUS /ˈflɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “flip” — lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading On the table between them were a bottle and two glasses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Both youths were smoking cigarettes, and both appeared ill at ease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
for more time
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Both youths were smoking cigarettes, and both appeared ill at ease.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the table between them were a bottle and two glasses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the table between them were a bottle and two glasses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I can’t stand this much longer, Chris,” said one, nervously flipping the ash from his cigarette.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
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 In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In a back room of a disreputable drinking resort on a narrow street leading from the water front were seated two youths clad in the uniform worn by United States naval cadets.
