used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
Archie
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From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
Charley
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From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
an old word for “before”
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Old Singleton, lost in the serene regions of fiction, read on unheeding.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
fo'c'slenoun
living quarters consisting of a superstructure in the bow of a merchant ship where the crew is housed
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
I'll
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From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
I've
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From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Old Singleton, lost in the serene regions of fiction, read on unheeding.
engage in
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
nakedadjectiveUS /ˈneɪkəd/
completely unclothed
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Old Singleton, lost in the serene regions of fiction, read on unheeding.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Old Singleton, lost in the serene regions of fiction, read on unheeding.
pawedverbUS /pɔːd/
past form of “paw” — scrape with the paws
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
perfunctorilyadverb
in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Old Singleton, lost in the serene regions of fiction, read on unheeding.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Old Singleton, lost in the serene regions of fiction, read on unheeding.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Old Singleton, lost in the serene regions of fiction, read on unheeding.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
SingletonnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/
a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading Old Singleton, lost in the serene regions of fiction, read on unheeding.
snarledadjectiveUS /ˈsnɑːrəld/
tangled in knots or snarls
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
squeakedverbUS /skwiːkt/
past form of “squeak” — make a high-pitched, screeching noise
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
UnemotionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈmoʊʃənəl/
unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion
From this reading Unemotional Archie perfunctorily contributed to the pile an old cloth cap with the peak torn off.
unheedingadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading Old Singleton, lost in the serene regions of fiction, read on unheeding.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
unyforms
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From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
viciouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪʃəsli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He pawed around with his naked foot, gathering the things in a heap and looked about for more.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading The filthy object of universal charity shook his fist at the youngster.—“I’ll make you keep this ’ere fo’c’sle clean, young feller,” he snarled viciously.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Charley, pitiless with the wisdom of youth, squeaked:—“If you want brass buttons for your new unyforms I’ve got two for you.”
