(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 All preparations had been made for instant flight.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All preparations had been made for instant flight.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain had reported the disposition of the prisoner, and had received his master's commendation.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading The captain had reported the disposition of the prisoner, and had received his master's commendation.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading The captain had reported the disposition of the prisoner, and had received his master's commendation.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading All preparations had been made for instant flight.
FOILINGnounUS /ˈfɔɪlɪŋ/
an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All preparations had been made for instant flight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All preparations had been made for instant flight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was alone.
heirloomsnounUS /ˈerluːmz/
plural of “heirloom” — (law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
a social unit living together
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading All preparations had been made for instant flight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
a room where books are kept
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading All preparations had been made for instant flight.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The captain had reported the disposition of the prisoner, and had received his master's commendation.
mooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
Namoto
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From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading All preparations had been made for instant flight.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The captain had reported the disposition of the prisoner, and had received his master's commendation.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The captain had reported the disposition of the prisoner, and had received his master's commendation.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The captain had reported the disposition of the prisoner, and had received his master's commendation.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
Togi
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From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FOILING OF THE PLOT It was noon, and Namoto sat in his library, waiting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading His household treasures, his heirlooms, his followers, with Togi in charge, had been sent to the yacht, that, with steam up, was lying at its moorings.
