used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
aftadverbUS /æft/
at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
terminate
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
breakfasted
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From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
convulsed
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From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
Doloria
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From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
Echochee
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From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading My opportunity seeming favorable, I said:
FINALadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
fo'castle
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From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
galleynounUS /ˈɡæli/
a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
Heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
HOCUS-POCUSnoun
verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
how
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From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
of great significance or value
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
the sound of laughing
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
Monsieur's
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From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My opportunity seeming favorable, I said:
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
not any; not one
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
a brief written record
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading My opportunity seeming favorable, I said:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My opportunity seeming favorable, I said:
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading My opportunity seeming favorable, I said:
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
without speaking
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
not in physical motion
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
surreptitiouslyadverbUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəsli/
in a surreptitious manner
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
very small
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
Tommy
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From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
Tommy's
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From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FINAL HOCUS-POCUS Doloria breakfasted in her room, but from the galley I sent a note on her tray, among other important things saying that I was about to break the news to Monsieur.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
in or at the place that
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The open safe and three or four pipes belonging to Gates lay on the floor between them, while the old skipper who had taken the wheel was silently convulsed with laughter as he watched the puzzled expression on Monsieur's face and the innocence on Tommy's.
which person or people
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading With this in mind, although having no idea how I should succeed, I came up by way of the fo'castle and walked aft to where Tommy and he were smoking.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading In her reply, surreptitiously delivered by Echochee, who was smiling, she wrote--among still more important things--"for Heaven's sake, break it into tiny little pieces!"
