used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The swinging lamp was lighted and shone down on his uncle and another man, seated on opposite sides of the table.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
bellowings
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From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When Jack returned, he was surprised to hear voices in the cabin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The swinging lamp was lighted and shone down on his uncle and another man, seated on opposite sides of the table.
one or the other of two
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
an established custom
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Jack returned, he was surprised to hear voices in the cabin.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading When Jack returned, he was surprised to hear voices in the cabin.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Jack returned, he was surprised to hear voices in the cabin.
a small worthless amount
From this reading When Jack returned, he was surprised to hear voices in the cabin.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The swinging lamp was lighted and shone down on his uncle and another man, seated on opposite sides of the table.
set afire or burning
From this reading The swinging lamp was lighted and shone down on his uncle and another man, seated on opposite sides of the table.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The swinging lamp was lighted and shone down on his uncle and another man, seated on opposite sides of the table.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The swinging lamp was lighted and shone down on his uncle and another man, seated on opposite sides of the table.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
REJECTEDadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading THE REJECTED REWARD.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Jack returned, he was surprised to hear voices in the cabin.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading THE REJECTED REWARD.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The swinging lamp was lighted and shone down on his uncle and another man, seated on opposite sides of the table.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The swinging lamp was lighted and shone down on his uncle and another man, seated on opposite sides of the table.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The swinging lamp was lighted and shone down on his uncle and another man, seated on opposite sides of the table.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When Jack returned, he was surprised to hear voices in the cabin.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The swinging lamp was lighted and shone down on his uncle and another man, seated on opposite sides of the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The swinging lamp was lighted and shone down on his uncle and another man, seated on opposite sides of the table.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REJECTED REWARD.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Jack returned, he was surprised to hear voices in the cabin.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
someone who visits
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When Jack returned, he was surprised to hear voices in the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Jack returned, he was surprised to hear voices in the cabin.
at the time that
From this reading When Jack returned, he was surprised to hear voices in the cabin.
which person or people
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His uncle had a habit of talking to himself, but there was another voice mingling with the old sailor’s deep, rumbling tones.
showing curiosity
From this reading Wondering greatly who the visitor could be, for somehow the voice sounded different from the bellowings of the old sea cronies who visited the _Venus_ either on business or socially, Jack descended the cabin stairs.
