used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
anew
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
(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 All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
any person at all
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
any thing at all
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Pirate was dozing in the porch, but when the lad appeared he got up and followed him to the quay.
armournounUS /ˈɑːrmər/
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Pirate was dozing in the porch, but when the lad appeared he got up and followed him to the quay.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
dozingverbUS /ˈdoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “doze” — sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading Pirate was dozing in the porch, but when the lad appeared he got up and followed him to the quay.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Pirate was dozing in the porch, but when the lad appeared he got up and followed him to the quay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
a long fixed look
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Pirate was dozing in the porch, but when the lad appeared he got up and followed him to the quay.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "HAPPY WAS HE IN HIS WARRING."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "HAPPY WAS HE IN HIS WARRING."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pirate was dozing in the porch, but when the lad appeared he got up and followed him to the quay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "HAPPY WAS HE IN HIS WARRING."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "HAPPY WAS HE IN HIS WARRING."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
a boy or man
From this reading Pirate was dozing in the porch, but when the lad appeared he got up and followed him to the quay.
go away from a place
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
murmuringnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Pirate was dozing in the porch, but when the lad appeared he got up and followed him to the quay.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Pirate was dozing in the porch, but when the lad appeared he got up and followed him to the quay.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
quaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading Pirate was dozing in the porch, but when the lad appeared he got up and followed him to the quay.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
cut with a saw
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
Signy's
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From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
with low volume
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
stowverbUS /stoʊ/
fill by packing tightly
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
treadingverbUS /ˈtredɪŋ/
-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
WARRINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrɪŋ/
engaged in war
From this reading "HAPPY WAS HE IN HIS WARRING."
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "HAPPY WAS HE IN HIS WARRING."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Signy's eyes too followed--for she had heard her brother leave his room--and again her heart was troubled when she saw the weapons of warfare.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
at the time that
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
in or at the place that
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All unconscious of her gaze, he proceeded to stow these into his boat, where Pirate had stepped gravely, and Signy's soul was comforted as she returned to her bed murmuring, "Any way, he has Pirate with him, and Pirate is more than a match for anything!"
Yaspard
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From this reading When the sun was well up next morning, which meant about three o'clock, Yaspard came downstairs, carrying his armour, and treading softly, as he did not wish to disturb anybody.
