used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
exhale hard
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
CodenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
Code'snounUS /koʊdz/
possessive form of “code” — a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
evinceverbUS /ɪˈvɪns/
give expression to
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
and nothing more
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
Nellie
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From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
and nothing more
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
free from harm or evil
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
Rosan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He looked at the round, feminine handwriting across the envelope, and failed to evince any flash of guilt or intelligence.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
skipper'snounUS /ˈskɪpərz/
possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
STAGGERINGadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡərɪŋ/
so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nellie held out to Code the packet that she had discovered in the skipper's drawer several days before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was three days after Code's rescue by the _Rosan_ and the first that he had felt any of his old strength coming back to him.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Code, seated on the roof of the cabin in the only loose chair aboard the _Rosan_, and wrapped in blankets, took the sealed bundle curiously.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A STAGGERING BLOW "Here is something my father just asked me to give you."
