used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Come along, let's see if we can put in a swim before breakfast."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
Branscombe
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From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Come along, let's see if we can put in a swim before breakfast."
BurgoynenounUS /bərˈɡɔɪn/
British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Come along, let's see if we can put in a swim before breakfast."
clothing in general
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come along, let's see if we can put in a swim before breakfast."
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
put on clothes
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Show a leg and shine, my festive," exclaimed the Third Officer.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading "Show a leg and shine, my festive," exclaimed the Third Officer.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Come along, let's see if we can put in a swim before breakfast."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
InvestigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading "Show a leg and shine, my festive," exclaimed the Third Officer.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
let's
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From this reading "Come along, let's see if we can put in a swim before breakfast."
held up in the air
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Show a leg and shine, my festive," exclaimed the Third Officer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
not one, and not any
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Show a leg and shine, my festive," exclaimed the Third Officer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
on one occasion
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Come along, let's see if we can put in a swim before breakfast."
on the contrary
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Come along, let's see if we can put in a swim before breakfast."
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading "Show a leg and shine, my festive," exclaimed the Third Officer.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Show a leg and shine, my festive," exclaimed the Third Officer.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
stabilitynounUS /stəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading "Come along, let's see if we can put in a swim before breakfast."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "Show a leg and shine, my festive," exclaimed the Third Officer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
tousledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading In spite of the unusual stability of his hard bed--it was the first night he had slept ashore for nearly four months--his rest was none the less good on that account; but once awake he felt compelled to dress and go out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Investigations Accustomed to comparatively short hours of sleep, as are usual afloat, Burgoyne was up and about before the sun rose.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Come along, let's see if we can put in a swim before breakfast."
What's
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From this reading "What's up, old man?" inquired a drowsy voice, as Branscombe lifted a tousled head from his pillow--or rather a pile of folded clothes.
