used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
react verbally
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I'm sure I've seen you somewhere before!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the lighthouse keeper did not seem to mind it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
can't
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From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
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countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
someone who is a detective
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But the lighthouse keeper did not seem to mind it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
HaleynounUS /ˈheɪli/
United States rock singer who was one of the first to popularize rock'n'roll music (1925-1981)
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure I've seen you somewhere before!"
I've
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From this reading "I'm sure I've seen you somewhere before!"
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
and nothing more
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
lighthousenounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading But the lighthouse keeper did not seem to mind it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But the lighthouse keeper did not seem to mind it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the lighthouse keeper did not seem to mind it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I'm sure I can't remember it, miss," he made answer, "and I'm counted on as having a pretty good memory.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the lighthouse keeper did not seem to mind it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'm sure I've seen you somewhere before!"
SETTLINGnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
in or at or to some place
From this reading "I'm sure I've seen you somewhere before!"
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure I've seen you somewhere before!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the lighthouse keeper did not seem to mind it.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was rather a strange greeting under the circumstances, considering that Cora had just helped little Dick from the water.
at the time that
From this reading SETTLING DOWN When Cora, leading by the hand dripping Dick Haley, met his father, the keeper of the light, she exclaimed impulsively:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm sure I've seen you somewhere before!"
