adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
abruptlyadverbUS /əˈbrʌptli/
quickly and without warning
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
BeforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
brainnounUS /breɪn/
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
cabinnounUS /ˈkæbən/
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
chefnounUS /ʃef/
a professional cook
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
dining-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
ennuinounUS /eˈnuːi/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
eventnounUS /ɪˈvent/
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
excitements
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
exertverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrt/
put to use
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
FalconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
faultnounUS /fɔːlt/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
Featherstone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
fondadjectiveUS /fɑːnd/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
geniusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəs/
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
interruptedadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈʌptɪd/
discontinued temporarily
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
Melick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
minuter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
pausenounUS /pɔːz/
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
plentynounUS /ˈplenti/
a full supply
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
SCEPTICISMnoun
the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
SCIENTIFICadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
seanounUS /siː/
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
seekingnounUS /ˈsiːkɪŋ/
the act of searching for something
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
THEORIESnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon this he stopped abruptly; for on board the Falcon dinner was the great event of the day, and in its presence even the manuscript had to be laid aside.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us pause here for a moment to take a minuter survey of these four friends.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCIENTIFIC THEORIES AND SCEPTICISM Thus far Melick had been reading the manuscript, but at this point he was interrupted by the announcement that dinner was ready.
wearyverbUS /ˈwɪri/
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before long they were all seated around the dining-table in the sumptuous cabin, prepared to discuss the repast which had been served up by the genius of the French chef whom Lord Featherstone had brought with him.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the first place, there was Lord Featherstone himself, young, handsome, languid, good-natured to a fault, with plenty of muscle if he chose to exert it, and plenty of brain if he chose to make use of it--a man who had become weary of the monotony of high life, and, like many of his order, was fond of seeking relief from the ennui of prosperity amid the excitements of the sea.
