used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
at or in the front
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
(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 The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
balesnounUS /beɪlz/
plural of “bale” — a large bundle bound for storage or transport
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You would not be sitting quiet if you were outside.
for the reason that
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
BLUSTERS
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From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Your luck is great, young one," he remarked.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your luck is great, young one," he remarked.
Hjalmar
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From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You would not be sitting quiet if you were outside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your luck is great, young one," he remarked.
KeelnounUS /kiːl/
a projection or ridge that suggests a keel
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Your luck is great, young one," he remarked.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You would not be sitting quiet if you were outside.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Your luck is great, young one," he remarked.
and nothing more
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "You would not be sitting quiet if you were outside.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
pawverbUS /pɔː/
scrape with the paws
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "You would not be sitting quiet if you were outside.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Your luck is great, young one," he remarked.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "You would not be sitting quiet if you were outside.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
the rays of the sun
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
Thick-Skull
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From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
a special situation
From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
Weathercock's
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From this reading The only thing equally black is the Weathercock's face since he finds that he must put into the Keel harbor after all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You would not be sitting quiet if you were outside.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THROUGH WHICH THE STORM GIANT BLUSTERS A stooping black shape against the sunshine, Hjalmar Thick-Skull came through the doorway and began to paw over bales and boxes in search of extra oars.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Perhaps you think, because you see sun through the door, that the whole sky is like that; but you should see the clouds ahead of us!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "You would not be sitting quiet if you were outside.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You would not be sitting quiet if you were outside.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Your luck is great, young one," he remarked.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your luck is great, young one," he remarked.
