quickly and without warning
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "An eagle, as I live!" exclaimed the Doctor, following with his cane the direction of the Skipper's hat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "An eagle, as I live!" exclaimed the Doctor, following with his cane the direction of the Skipper's hat.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Here away in the northeast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading "An eagle, as I live!" exclaimed the Doctor, following with his cane the direction of the Skipper's hat.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "An eagle, as I live!" exclaimed the Doctor, following with his cane the direction of the Skipper's hat.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "An eagle, as I live!" exclaimed the Doctor, following with his cane the direction of the Skipper's hat.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading "An eagle, as I live!" exclaimed the Doctor, following with his cane the direction of the Skipper's hat.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "An eagle, as I live!" exclaimed the Doctor, following with his cane the direction of the Skipper's hat.
fanningverbUS /ˈfænɪŋ/
inflected form of “fan” — strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "An eagle, as I live!" exclaimed the Doctor, following with his cane the direction of the Skipper's hat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
glazedadjectiveUS /ɡleɪzd/
(used of eyes) lacking liveliness
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
the act of departing
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here away in the northeast.
Hillo
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From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "An eagle, as I live!" exclaimed the Doctor, following with his cane the direction of the Skipper's hat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Going down the coast for better fishing, I guess."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Here away in the northeast.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "An eagle, as I live!" exclaimed the Doctor, following with his cane the direction of the Skipper's hat.
as might be expected
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
northeastnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees
From this reading "Here away in the northeast.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
SkippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
Skipper'snounUS /ˈskɪpərz/
possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading "An eagle, as I live!" exclaimed the Doctor, following with his cane the direction of the Skipper's hat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE pause which naturally followed the observation of the Elder was broken abruptly by the Skipper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Hillo!" he cried, pointing with the glazed hat with which he had been fanning himself.
