used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
any thing at all
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading No--not that!" cried the Spanish girl, quickly.
dearly loved
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
divisible by two
From this reading "He did not speak--he did not even look!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
a young female
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He did not speak--he did not even look!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
Inez
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From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "He did not speak--he did not even look!"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
not any; not one
From this reading "No!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No--not that!" cried the Spanish girl, quickly.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
with speed
From this reading No--not that!" cried the Spanish girl, quickly.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading No--not that!" cried the Spanish girl, quickly.
express in speech
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
at the time that
From this reading THE BLUE WATERS "What is the matter, my dear girl?" asked Cora, when she had recovered from the little start Inez gave her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did that man do anything--or speak to you?" and she looked indignantly about for a ship's officer to whom to complain.
