used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He opened his eyes and stared perplexedly at a light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He opened his eyes and stared perplexedly at a light.
Barbican's
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From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It came from a familiar object--the boat's lamp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came from a familiar object--the boat's lamp.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
comprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhensəbəl/
capable of being comprehended or understood
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He opened his eyes and stared perplexedly at a light.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It came from a familiar object--the boat's lamp.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It came from a familiar object--the boat's lamp.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came from a familiar object--the boat's lamp.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading It came from a familiar object--the boat's lamp.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He opened his eyes and stared perplexedly at a light.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It came from a familiar object--the boat's lamp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
one's
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From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened his eyes and stared perplexedly at a light.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
perplexedlyadverb
in a perplexed manner
From this reading He opened his eyes and stared perplexedly at a light.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
slatting
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From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He opened his eyes and stared perplexedly at a light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
except if; if not
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
wasn't
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From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He could not understand why the sails were shaking, unless for some reason the boat had been allowed to run up into the wind, which was great carelessness on some one's part, he reflected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Olive deals with the Situation A violent slatting of canvas was the first comprehensible sound that greeted Peter's ears as he began to recover his senses.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, somehow, he wasn't in the _West Barbican's_ boat, but on the deck of something far more spacious.
