used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
AdvisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
in addition
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
Archie
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From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the west and promised to hold true for the day.
Bouffenoun
opera with a happy ending and in which some of the text is spoken
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
confined by bonds
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
BurntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He was interested in captives and cells.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading He was interested in captives and cells.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
CracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the west and promised to hold true for the day.
Deschamps
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From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
DungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
remove the dust from
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the west and promised to hold true for the day.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the west and promised to hold true for the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the west and promised to hold true for the day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
HeavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the west and promised to hold true for the day.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
HowlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
InspectsverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekts/
third-person singular of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was interested in captives and cells.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
JailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
for more time
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the west and promised to hold true for the day.
RotnounUS /rɑːt/
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
SkippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was a fair, strong wind for the outward bound craft; but Archie Armstrong had no longer any interest in the wind or in the _Heavenly Home_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the west and promised to hold true for the day.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In Which, Also, Skipper Bill o' Burnt Bay Is Advised to Howl Until His Throat Cracks_ In the morning Archie went as a tourist to the jail where Bill o' Burnt Bay was confined.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the west and promised to hold true for the day.
in or at the place that
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which Archie Inspects an Opera Bouffe Dungeon Jail, Where He Makes the Acquaintance of Dust, Dry Rot and Deschamps.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind was blowing fresh from the west and promised to hold true for the day.
