used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY Returning to the “Connecticut,” Phil told his remarkable experiences to Sydney.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “One thing is certain,” Sydney insisted; “the minister’s name will be removed from the boxes before they are sent to the insurgents.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We must intercept these boxes before they reach their destination.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
blunderedverbUS /ˈblʌndərd/
past form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading We must intercept these boxes before they reach their destination.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading “One thing is certain,” Sydney insisted; “the minister’s name will be removed from the boxes before they are sent to the insurgents.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
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destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading We must intercept these boxes before they reach their destination.”
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY Returning to the “Connecticut,” Phil told his remarkable experiences to Sydney.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “One thing is certain,” Sydney insisted; “the minister’s name will be removed from the boxes before they are sent to the insurgents.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY Returning to the “Connecticut,” Phil told his remarkable experiences to Sydney.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
of great significance or value
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY Returning to the “Connecticut,” Phil told his remarkable experiences to Sydney.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading “One thing is certain,” Sydney insisted; “the minister’s name will be removed from the boxes before they are sent to the insurgents.
insurgentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrdʒənts/
plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading We must intercept these boxes before they reach their destination.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must intercept these boxes before they reach their destination.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One thing is certain,” Sydney insisted; “the minister’s name will be removed from the boxes before they are sent to the insurgents.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
Phil
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From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY Returning to the “Connecticut,” Phil told his remarkable experiences to Sydney.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading We must intercept these boxes before they reach their destination.”
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
unusual or striking
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY Returning to the “Connecticut,” Phil told his remarkable experiences to Sydney.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading “One thing is certain,” Sydney insisted; “the minister’s name will be removed from the boxes before they are sent to the insurgents.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY Returning to the “Connecticut,” Phil told his remarkable experiences to Sydney.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “One thing is certain,” Sydney insisted; “the minister’s name will be removed from the boxes before they are sent to the insurgents.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY Returning to the “Connecticut,” Phil told his remarkable experiences to Sydney.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We must intercept these boxes before they reach their destination.”
a special situation
From this reading “One thing is certain,” Sydney insisted; “the minister’s name will be removed from the boxes before they are sent to the insurgents.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY Returning to the “Connecticut,” Phil told his remarkable experiences to Sydney.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY Returning to the “Connecticut,” Phil told his remarkable experiences to Sydney.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “I am sure of it,” answered Phil; “and to think that our good minister’s name is being used in such a way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Phil, I believe we have blundered upon the way in which these insurgents are receiving their arms,” he replied excitedly.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “One thing is certain,” Sydney insisted; “the minister’s name will be removed from the boxes before they are sent to the insurgents.
