used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
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 “Not half,” added Bob Baker.
in the past
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
Altaire's
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From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading THE BOW GUN “This isn’t so bad,” remarked Jerry Hopkins.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading “Not half,” added Bob Baker.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Not half,” added Bob Baker.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading THE BOW GUN “This isn’t so bad,” remarked Jerry Hopkins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading “Right snug and comfortable, I calls it!” stated the sailor.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “Right snug and comfortable, I calls it!” stated the sailor.
derelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
brought together in one place
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading THE BOW GUN “This isn’t so bad,” remarked Jerry Hopkins.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Not half,” added Bob Baker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading THE BOW GUN “This isn’t so bad,” remarked Jerry Hopkins.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
ill-fittingadjective
not the right size or shape
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BOW GUN “This isn’t so bad,” remarked Jerry Hopkins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Right snug and comfortable, I calls it!” stated the sailor.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE BOW GUN “This isn’t so bad,” remarked Jerry Hopkins.
Judd
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From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not half,” added Bob Baker.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
refugeesnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE BOW GUN “This isn’t so bad,” remarked Jerry Hopkins.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Right snug and comfortable, I calls it!” stated the sailor.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading “Right snug and comfortable, I calls it!” stated the sailor.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
Snodgrass
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From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading “Right snug and comfortable, I calls it!” stated the sailor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE BOW GUN “This isn’t so bad,” remarked Jerry Hopkins.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading “Right snug and comfortable, I calls it!” stated the sailor.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOW GUN “This isn’t so bad,” remarked Jerry Hopkins.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE BOW GUN “This isn’t so bad,” remarked Jerry Hopkins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
at the time that
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
in or at the place that
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As for Professor Snodgrass, attired in a warm but ill-fitting suit which had belonged to some member of the _Altaire’s_ force, he bent over his notes at the table in the cabin of the derelict, where the four refugees were gathered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “That is,” he qualified, “when you think how the professor and Judd here and I were situated a few hours ago.”
