used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
ArrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
ascertainingverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
blownadjectiveUS /bloʊn/
being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the ladder had quite disappeared.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
an occurrence of something
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
ChimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
ColonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading Cyrus Harding stood still, without saying a word.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading But the ladder had quite disappeared.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
entersverbUS /ˈentərz/
third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
GranitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the ladder had quite disappeared.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
Halloos
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From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Cyrus Harding stood still, without saying a word.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
How
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From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
landing-place
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From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
Pencroft's
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From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
ProjectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But the ladder had quite disappeared.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Cyrus Harding stood still, without saying a word.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
not in physical motion
From this reading Cyrus Harding stood still, without saying a word.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Cyrus Harding stood still, without saying a word.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As to ascertaining if a squall had blown it on to the landing-place, half way up, that was impossible in the dark.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Pencroft's Halloos -- A Night in the Chimneys -- Herbert's Arrows -- The Captain's Project -- An unexpected Explanation -- What has happened in Granite House -- How a new Servant enters the Service of the Colonists.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading His companions searched in the darkness on the wall, in case the wind should have moved the ladder, and on the ground, thinking that it might have fallen down....
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Cyrus Harding stood still, without saying a word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Cyrus Harding stood still, without saying a word.
