used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
Brandon
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From this reading “Good old Peter!” exclaimed Brandon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
doggienounUS /ˈdɔːɡi/
informal terms for dogs
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Good old Peter!” exclaimed Brandon.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Something warm was licking his face.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good old Peter!” exclaimed Brandon.
greatcoatnoun
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Molly.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
lickingnounUS /ˈlɪkɪŋ/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Something warm was licking his face.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading It was Molly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Good old Peter!” exclaimed Brandon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
OverjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
pillowed
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From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
be seated
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something warm was licking his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Overjoyed at her master’s return, she could not be restrained from showing her joy and relief in true doggie fashion, and her delight redoubled when the Sea Scout opened his eyes and attempted to sit up.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Something warm was licking his face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
at the time that
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Peter came to himself he was lying on the wet sand with his head pillowed on a greatcoat.
