used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
alcoholnounUS /ˈælkəhɑːl/
a liquor or brew containing alcohol as the active agent
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
react verbally
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
have
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
boilersnounUS /ˈbɔɪlərz/
plural of “boiler” — sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading She raised her glance and smiled as she offered the coffee.
coffeepotnoun
tall pot in which coffee is brewed
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
crawledverbUS /krɔːld/
past form of “crawl” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading She raised her glance and smiled as she offered the coffee.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She raised her glance and smiled as she offered the coffee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
for more time
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
marmaladenounUS /ˈmɑːrməleɪd/
a preserve made of the pulp and rind of citrus fruits
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
Marr
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From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
not any; not one
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She raised her glance and smiled as she offered the coffee.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
quarter-deck
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From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She raised her glance and smiled as she offered the coffee.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She raised her glance and smiled as she offered the coffee.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
sprinkleverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəl/
distribute loosely
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
Stirling
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From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The coffeepot was filled and placed over an alcohol stove, and she added some biscuits and marmalade to the meal.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
trapdoor
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From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The statement was made so fervently that Helen Marr blushed and did not answer as she followed the towering form of the Ice Pilot across the quarter-deck and down into the cabin, which was warm from the steam pipes which led from the boilers.
which person or people
From this reading It came to her with force that he was no longer the aged, shaggy bear who had crawled up the trapdoor in the deck of the cabin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Stirling had removed his cap, showing a slight sprinkle of gray in his hair, but his eyes spoke of youth and were strong with resolve.
