used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Maybe it _is_ the last time," admitted Tom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Jephson and the owner began to talk excitedly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mr. Jephson and the owner began to talk excitedly.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
derisiveadjectiveUS /dərˈɪsɪv/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading Mr. Jephson and the owner began to talk excitedly.
FOGnounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
fog-horn
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From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Maybe it _is_ the last time," admitted Tom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Maybe it _is_ the last time," admitted Tom.
it's
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From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
Jephson
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From this reading Mr. Jephson and the owner began to talk excitedly.
immediately past
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
by chance
From this reading "Maybe it _is_ the last time," admitted Tom.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Mr. Jephson and the owner began to talk excitedly.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
Sh
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From this reading "Sh!" warned the young skipper.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "Sh!" warned the young skipper.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mr. Jephson and the owner began to talk excitedly.
That's
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From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
male cat
From this reading "Maybe it _is_ the last time," admitted Tom.
tootnounUS /tuːt/
a blast of a horn
From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
Victor'snounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
possessive form of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "Sh!" warned the young skipper.
we'll
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From this reading "That's as much as saying it's the last time we'll hear their toot," burst, savagely, from Mr. Baldwin.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading THE CALL FROM OUT OF THE FOG Out of the dense fog to port came a chorus of derisive yells, then a prolonged blast of the "Victor's" fog-horn.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Sh!" warned the young skipper.
