used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
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From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading “That’s just what I’m asking you,” snapped Alex, tartly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “Goodness, man, don’t you feel the boat wallowing in the trough of the sea?
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Through the little cabin window came the first grey light of dawn.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Through the little cabin window came the first grey light of dawn.
an occurrence of something
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
the first light of day
From this reading Through the little cabin window came the first grey light of dawn.
don't
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From this reading “Goodness, man, don’t you feel the boat wallowing in the trough of the sea?
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “Goodness, man, don’t you feel the boat wallowing in the trough of the sea?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Through the little cabin window came the first grey light of dawn.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading “Goodness, man, don’t you feel the boat wallowing in the trough of the sea?
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Through the little cabin window came the first grey light of dawn.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
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From this reading “That’s just what I’m asking you,” snapped Alex, tartly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Goodness, man, don’t you feel the boat wallowing in the trough of the sea?
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What’s the matter?” inquired Case, sleepily.
and nothing more
From this reading “That’s just what I’m asking you,” snapped Alex, tartly.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Through the little cabin window came the first grey light of dawn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Through the little cabin window came the first grey light of dawn.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Goodness, man, don’t you feel the boat wallowing in the trough of the sea?
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the little cabin window came the first grey light of dawn.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading “Goodness, man, don’t you feel the boat wallowing in the trough of the sea?
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading “What’s the matter?” inquired Case, sleepily.
the state of being asleep
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading “That’s just what I’m asking you,” snapped Alex, tartly.
tartlyadverbUS /ˈtɑːrtli/
in a tart manner
From this reading “That’s just what I’m asking you,” snapped Alex, tartly.
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From this reading “That’s just what I’m asking you,” snapped Alex, tartly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the little cabin window came the first grey light of dawn.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
troughnounUS /trɔːf/
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading “Goodness, man, don’t you feel the boat wallowing in the trough of the sea?
wallowingverbUS /ˈwɑːloʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “wallow” — devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure
From this reading “Goodness, man, don’t you feel the boat wallowing in the trough of the sea?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “That’s just what I’m asking you,” snapped Alex, tartly.
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From this reading TRAPPED “Gee, Case, what’s the matter?” and Alex reached over and flung a hard pillow at his sleeping companion.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Through the little cabin window came the first grey light of dawn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “That’s just what I’m asking you,” snapped Alex, tartly.
