used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Sam’s all in.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading “Say, get some brandy or whisky quick!
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
chafingnounUS /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Say, get some brandy or whisky quick!
the act of giving
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
half-carrying
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From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sam’s all in.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Say, get some brandy or whisky quick!
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
others
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From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “Say, get some brandy or whisky quick!
Rawlins
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From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam’s all in.”
express in words
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
slappingverbUS /ˈslæpɪŋ/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading As the others crowded about, laughing, congratulating, expressing their relief and joy at his escape and forcing liquor between Sam’s blue lips, Rawlins was busily chafing and rubbing the man’s cold body and limbs, slapping his chest and back and giving orders.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Say, get some brandy or whisky quick!
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I’ll say that was a close call!” he exclaimed, as he placed the negro on a seat.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading “Say, get some brandy or whisky quick!
in the company of; together with
From this reading LOST Long before they had recovered from their fright, from the strain and the reaction, Rawlins appeared, his face pale, but with its habitual cheerful grin and half-carrying Sam.
