used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
have
From this reading "Say, Big Bear!
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Say, Big Bear!
boatingnounUS /ˈboʊtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
childlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading She looked very enchanting and very childlike.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading She looked very enchanting and very childlike.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
half-burnt
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From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Will you take me on the water?"
Merefleet
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From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Will you take me on the water?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
express in words
From this reading "Say, Big Bear!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
shinglenounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəl/
building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
carry out
From this reading Will you take me on the water?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Will you take me on the water?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
precisely as stated
From this reading She looked very enchanting and very childlike.
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 Will you take me on the water?"
a Caucasian
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will you take me on the water?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Merefleet, lounging on the shingle with a pipe and newspaper, looked up with a start and hastened to knock out the half-burnt tobacco on the heel of his boot.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His American friend stood above him, clad in the white linen costume she always wore for boating.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Will you take me on the water?"
