the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
exhale hard
From this reading Excepting the blow and the kick, this was just what the Otaheitan wanted.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
lacking funds
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Quintal could not stand this in his roused condition.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Quintal could not stand this in his roused condition.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
ExceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading Excepting the blow and the kick, this was just what the Otaheitan wanted.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
flutenounUS /fluːt/
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
howlin
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From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
and nothing more
From this reading Excepting the blow and the kick, this was just what the Otaheitan wanted.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Excepting the blow and the kick, this was just what the Otaheitan wanted.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
LeapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
McCoy
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From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
musiciansnounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “musician” — someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
Otaheitan
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From this reading Excepting the blow and the kick, this was just what the Otaheitan wanted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
by chance
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
QuintalnounUS /ˈkwɪntəl/
a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Quintal could not stand this in his roused condition.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
spleennounUS /spliːn/
a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Quintal could not stand this in his roused condition.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Quintal could not stand this in his roused condition.
Timoa
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From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
in the direction of
From this reading Leaping up, he sprang towards Timoa, snatched the flute from his hand, broke it over his head, and kicked him out of the hut.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Excepting the blow and the kick, this was just what the Otaheitan wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Excepting the blow and the kick, this was just what the Otaheitan wanted.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Timoa, not feeling sure whether the command was meant for the women or himself, or, perhaps, regarding McCoy as the proper authority from whom such an order should come, continued his dismal blowing.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Stop your howlin'," shouted Quintal to the musicians, in order to vent some of the spleen which his friend's remark had stirred up.
