used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps the patent is still ours, or a royalty on it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I suppose he’s speculating about those papers and the stranded yacht," thought Jack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
Corney
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From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I’d just like to know what interest father had in that tool machinery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I’d just like to know what interest father had in that tool machinery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
he's
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From this reading "I suppose he’s speculating about those papers and the stranded yacht," thought Jack.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose he’s speculating about those papers and the stranded yacht," thought Jack.
I'd
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From this reading I’d just like to know what interest father had in that tool machinery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I’d just like to know what interest father had in that tool machinery.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps the patent is still ours, or a royalty on it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the patent is still ours, or a royalty on it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
and nothing more
From this reading I’d just like to know what interest father had in that tool machinery.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I’d just like to know what interest father had in that tool machinery.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I’d just like to know what interest father had in that tool machinery.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading I’d just like to know what interest father had in that tool machinery.
machinistnounUS /məˈʃiːnəst/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
monosyllables
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From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
MONT
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From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
being perceived or observed
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
and nothing more
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perhaps the patent is still ours, or a royalty on it.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Perhaps the patent is still ours, or a royalty on it.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "I suppose he’s speculating about those papers and the stranded yacht," thought Jack.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading Perhaps the patent is still ours, or a royalty on it.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
on the contrary
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
royaltynounUS /ˈrɔɪəlti/
payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property
From this reading Perhaps the patent is still ours, or a royalty on it.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading "I suppose he’s speculating about those papers and the stranded yacht," thought Jack.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
not in physical motion
From this reading Perhaps the patent is still ours, or a royalty on it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading "I suppose he’s speculating about those papers and the stranded yacht," thought Jack.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose he’s speculating about those papers and the stranded yacht," thought Jack.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I suppose he’s speculating about those papers and the stranded yacht," thought Jack.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I suppose he’s speculating about those papers and the stranded yacht," thought Jack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading I’d just like to know what interest father had in that tool machinery.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I’d just like to know what interest father had in that tool machinery.
at the time that
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Perhaps they will be valuable to him when he comes to settle up with his uncle.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading "I suppose he’s speculating about those papers and the stranded yacht," thought Jack.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading MONT TELLS His STORY As Jack and Mont journeyed on the way to Corney, the young machinist noticed that the young man was rather silent, and when spoken to replied only in monosyllables.
