used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
else
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From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "He will have a hut built, I expect; then perhaps if he likes the place he will come every year.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "He will have a hut built, I expect; then perhaps if he likes the place he will come every year.
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
temporary military shelter
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
Katherine
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From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "He will have a hut built, I expect; then perhaps if he likes the place he will come every year.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
by chance
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
Selincourt
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From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
solitudes
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From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I don't know; perhaps he will have one of the huts down at Seal Cove, although they are very dirty.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I think if I were in his place I should have a new hut built, or else live in a tent," Katherine answered.
at the time that
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
in or to any place at all
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
which person or people
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "They are saying that the Mr. Selincourt who has bought the fishing fleet will come here when the waters open; but wherever will he stay?"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Then she began to question Katherine eagerly concerning the news which had filtered through into the solitudes from the great world outside.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "He will have a hut built, I expect; then perhaps if he likes the place he will come every year.
