at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading If they were still outside, they certainly must be aware that the hatch was closed.
Barney
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From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If they were still outside, they certainly must be aware that the hatch was closed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
befoggedadjective
stupefied by alcoholic drink
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If they were still outside, they certainly must be aware that the hatch was closed.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
without doubt or question
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
Clifford
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From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading If they were still outside, they certainly must be aware that the hatch was closed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did it mean?
GALLEON'S
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From this reading THE GALLEON’S GOLD.
coins made of gold
From this reading THE GALLEON’S GOLD.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
hatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they were still outside, they certainly must be aware that the hatch was closed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What did it mean?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What did it mean?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If they were still outside, they certainly must be aware that the hatch was closed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading If they were still outside, they certainly must be aware that the hatch was closed.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
not in physical motion
From this reading If they were still outside, they certainly must be aware that the hatch was closed.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GALLEON’S GOLD.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He tried to clear his befogged mind and think clearly on the subject, but the result was that he was always more perplexed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If they were still outside, they certainly must be aware that the hatch was closed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did it mean?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He pounded on the hatch, and would have shouted to Barney and Clifford had he been sure that they would hear him.
