used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Here’s a sea-serpent, Perry!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was deep in one of his examination papers, when, suddenly, his uncle called to him:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
deck-chair
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From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He was deep in one of his examination papers, when, suddenly, his uncle called to him:
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading He was deep in one of his examination papers, when, suddenly, his uncle called to him:
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading He scrambled to the rail and followed with his glance his uncle’s pointing finger.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He scrambled to the rail and followed with his glance his uncle’s pointing finger.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He scrambled to the rail and followed with his glance his uncle’s pointing finger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was deep in one of his examination papers, when, suddenly, his uncle called to him:
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
Here's
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From this reading “Here’s a sea-serpent, Perry!”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was deep in one of his examination papers, when, suddenly, his uncle called to him:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was deep in one of his examination papers, when, suddenly, his uncle called to him:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
used to form the superlative
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was deep in one of his examination papers, when, suddenly, his uncle called to him:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was deep in one of his examination papers, when, suddenly, his uncle called to him:
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He was deep in one of his examination papers, when, suddenly, his uncle called to him:
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading He scrambled to the rail and followed with his glance his uncle’s pointing finger.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading He scrambled to the rail and followed with his glance his uncle’s pointing finger.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading He scrambled to the rail and followed with his glance his uncle’s pointing finger.
SEA-SERPENT
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From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
ship-board
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From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He was deep in one of his examination papers, when, suddenly, his uncle called to him:
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He scrambled to the rail and followed with his glance his uncle’s pointing finger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
at the time that
From this reading He was deep in one of his examination papers, when, suddenly, his uncle called to him:
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy came out of his deck-chair with a jump, tripping over his steamer rug and nearly pitching headlong in his hurry.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SEEING THE SEA-SERPENT For the next two days Perry was kept busily at work on his examinations, for, as his father had suggested, it was on ship-board that the boy’s uncle felt the time to be most opportune for getting that work done.
