used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
quickly and without warning
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
(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 Indeed, the single triumphant call was all that was necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no possibility that Captain Ichabod could be deceived as to the identity of the creature's voice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Indeed, the single triumphant call was all that was necessary.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There was no possibility that Captain Ichabod could be deceived as to the identity of the creature's voice.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
cockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
cock's
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From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was no possibility that Captain Ichabod could be deceived as to the identity of the creature's voice.
cravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
creature's
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From this reading There was no possibility that Captain Ichabod could be deceived as to the identity of the creature's voice.
CROWverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
crowedverbUS /kroʊd/
past form of “crow” — dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading There was no possibility that Captain Ichabod could be deceived as to the identity of the creature's voice.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
dunesnounUS /duːnz/
plural of “dune” — a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
fowlnounUS /faʊl/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
Ichabod
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From this reading There was no possibility that Captain Ichabod could be deceived as to the identity of the creature's voice.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading There was no possibility that Captain Ichabod could be deceived as to the identity of the creature's voice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the single triumphant call was all that was necessary.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
absolutely essential
From this reading Indeed, the single triumphant call was all that was necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
on one occasion
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading There was no possibility that Captain Ichabod could be deceived as to the identity of the creature's voice.
Roy
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From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Indeed, the single triumphant call was all that was necessary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, the single triumphant call was all that was necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no possibility that Captain Ichabod could be deceived as to the identity of the creature's voice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading THE PARTING CROW In this particular case, the cock crowed, not thrice, but once.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no possibility that Captain Ichabod could be deceived as to the identity of the creature's voice.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading Indeed, the single triumphant call was all that was necessary.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
vaingloriousadjective
feeling self-importance
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
having passed out of existence
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
vehementlyadverbUS /ˈviːəməntli/
in a vehement manner
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There was no possibility that Captain Ichabod could be deceived as to the identity of the creature's voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, the single triumphant call was all that was necessary.
at the time that
From this reading It was as if the vainglorious fowl was aware that he had been a figure in a tragedy, as had been no other of his kind since the time when Saint Peter made craven denial of his Master.
a Caucasian
From this reading As the boat drew in toward the shore to investigate the significance of the white flag that had fluttered from the sand dunes and had then so abruptly vanished, the old fisherman, hearing the cock's crow, turned to the detective and Roy Morton, and spoke vehemently:
