used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, early as it was, his mother was up still earlier.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, early as it was, his mother was up still earlier.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Margery Maitland had changed but very little since her husband’s death.
a person who is in charge
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading DEAD MAN’S REEF.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Margery Maitland had changed but very little since her husband’s death.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading But, early as it was, his mother was up still earlier.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But, early as it was, his mother was up still earlier.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Margery Maitland had changed but very little since her husband’s death.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading Margery Maitland had changed but very little since her husband’s death.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading DEAD MAN’S REEF.
Margery
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From this reading Margery Maitland had changed but very little since her husband’s death.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But, early as it was, his mother was up still earlier.
not any; not one
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
REEFnounUS /riːf/
a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading DEAD MAN’S REEF.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Margery Maitland had changed but very little since her husband’s death.
smugglernounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
not in physical motion
From this reading But, early as it was, his mother was up still earlier.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
Tryon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
precisely as stated
From this reading Margery Maitland had changed but very little since her husband’s death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading On the morning following his meeting with the smuggler chief in the wood our hero was up with the sun, if not a little before it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had told her on the previous evening of his promise to Captain Tryon, and she had arisen to get him a bite of breakfast, as there was no telling at what hour he would board the brig.
