used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE SAIL APPEARS.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am perfectly serious,” resumed Professor Grigg solemnly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A STRANGE SAIL APPEARS.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
Grigg
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From this reading “I am perfectly serious,” resumed Professor Grigg solemnly.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am perfectly serious,” resumed Professor Grigg solemnly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
Joe
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From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
loathadjectiveUS /loʊθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
Nat
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From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
Nat's
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From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
be obedient to
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “I am perfectly serious,” resumed Professor Grigg solemnly.
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “I am perfectly serious,” resumed Professor Grigg solemnly.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading “I am perfectly serious,” resumed Professor Grigg solemnly.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading A STRANGE SAIL APPEARS.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading “I am perfectly serious,” resumed Professor Grigg solemnly.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading “I am perfectly serious,” resumed Professor Grigg solemnly.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
storm-battered
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From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE SAIL APPEARS.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
express a supposition
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The idea was such a new one that I admit it staggered me a bit,” explained Nat hastily.
which person or people
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Joe, who was polishing up the brass work and putting things to rights generally on the storm-battered craft, was nothing loath to obey Nat’s summons to the bridge.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Suppose you summon your friends, and I will explain in more detail,” rejoined the professor.
