used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
BatonnounUS /bəˈtɑːn/
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
dingey
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From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
framesnounUS /freɪmz/
plural of “frame” — the framework for a pair of eyeglasses
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
HUEnounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
humpin
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From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.
L'Olonnois
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From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
LafittenounUS /ləˈfɪt/
French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826)
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
Peterson
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From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
river-front
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From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
RougenounUS /ruːʒ/
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I sent Peterson and Lafitte ashore for the purpose, and meantime paced the deck in several frames of mind.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
standin
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From this reading Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.
having a supporting base
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Here they come," said he, "and a humpin' it up, too.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
wavin
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From this reading Look, Jean Lafitte is standin' up, wavin' at us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
which person or people
From this reading I was arrested in this at length by L'Olonnois, who was standing forward, glasses in hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH IS HUE AND CRY We ran by the river-front of Baton Rouge, and lay to on the opposite side while our dingey ran in with mail.
