Alan
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From this reading "Is this one of your tricks?" asked Alan.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is this one of your tricks?" asked Alan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
BRIGnounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
brig's
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From this reading "I have other things to think of--my brig's in danger!"
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Here," said he, "come out and see if ye can pilot."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Do I look like tricks?" cries the captain.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Here," said he, "come out and see if ye can pilot."
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading "Do I look like tricks?" cries the captain.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "I have other things to think of--my brig's in danger!"
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do I look like tricks?" cries the captain.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
at any time
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have other things to think of--my brig's in danger!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here," said he, "come out and see if ye can pilot."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here," said he, "come out and see if ye can pilot."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
Hoseason
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From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do I look like tricks?" cries the captain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Here," said he, "come out and see if ye can pilot."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I have other things to think of--my brig's in danger!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Do I look like tricks?" cries the captain.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Do I look like tricks?" cries the captain.
something that is lost
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have other things to think of--my brig's in danger!"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Is this one of your tricks?" asked Alan.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I have other things to think of--my brig's in danger!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Here," said he, "come out and see if ye can pilot."
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading "Here," said he, "come out and see if ye can pilot."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
round-house
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From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here," said he, "come out and see if ye can pilot."
express in words
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Here," said he, "come out and see if ye can pilot."
not in physical motion
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I have other things to think of--my brig's in danger!"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I have other things to think of--my brig's in danger!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this one of your tricks?" asked Alan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading "Is this one of your tricks?" asked Alan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
at the time that
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Here," said he, "come out and see if ye can pilot."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE LOSS OF THE BRIG It was already late at night, and as dark as it ever would be at that season of the year (and that is to say, it was still pretty bright), when Hoseason clapped his head into the round-house door.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is this one of your tricks?" asked Alan.
