used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
appropriatelyadverbUS /əˈproʊpriɪtli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
CameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
a boy or man
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
Cipriani
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From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
companionwaynounUS /kəmˈpænjənweɪ/
a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Does not his walk suggest to you the lope of a wolf?”
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Exactly what I was thinking,” said the Camera Chap.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Exactly what I was thinking,” said the Camera Chap.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
lopeverbUS /loʊp/
run easily
From this reading Does not his walk suggest to you the lope of a wolf?”
Lopez
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From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
MutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Does not his walk suggest to you the lope of a wolf?”
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Does not his walk suggest to you the lope of a wolf?”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
with speed
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Exactly what I was thinking,” said the Camera Chap.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Does not his walk suggest to you the lope of a wolf?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “Exactly what I was thinking,” said the Camera Chap.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
uncannilyadverbUS /ənˈkænəli/
in an uncanny manner
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Does not his walk suggest to you the lope of a wolf?”
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Exactly what I was thinking,” said the Camera Chap.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Muttering an apology, Lopez walked away, and as he strode rapidly across the deck toward the companionway, the Camera Chap noted curiously that his footsteps were uncannily noiseless.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Exactly what I was thinking,” said the Camera Chap.
which person or people
From this reading “Who is he?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cipriani, too, seemed to observe that fact, for he remarked, with a smile: “Our friend certainly is most appropriately named.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Does not his walk suggest to you the lope of a wolf?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Does not his walk suggest to you the lope of a wolf?”
