used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are doing better than I dared to hope, captain,” said he.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading MATTERS ARRANGED.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “You are doing better than I dared to hope, captain,” said he.
boded
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From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The doctor, when he called, shook his hand in congratulation.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
Clackett
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From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading The doctor, when he called, shook his hand in congratulation.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “You are doing better than I dared to hope, captain,” said he.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor, when he called, shook his hand in congratulation.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “You are doing better than I dared to hope, captain,” said he.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
GainesverbUS /ɡeɪnz/
third-person singular of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
Grampusnoun
predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The doctor, when he called, shook his hand in congratulation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor, when he called, shook his hand in congratulation.
HondurasnounUS /hɑːnˈdʊrəs/
a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; an early center of Mayan culture
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “You are doing better than I dared to hope, captain,” said he.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You are doing better than I dared to hope, captain,” said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The doctor, when he called, shook his hand in congratulation.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading MATTERS ARRANGED.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
Nemo
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From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
optimisticadjectiveUS /ˌɑːptəˈmɪstɪk/
expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are doing better than I dared to hope, captain,” said he.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The doctor, when he called, shook his hand in congratulation.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
Speake
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From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “You are doing better than I dared to hope, captain,” said he.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You are doing better than I dared to hope, captain,” said he.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Nemo, junior, made an astonishing rally during the night the _Grampus_ was creeping slowly up the shore of British Honduras.
at the time that
From this reading The doctor, when he called, shook his hand in congratulation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He awoke from a refreshing slumber, sound of mind and with an optimistic outlook on life which boded good things for Speake, Gaines, and Clackett.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are doing better than I dared to hope, captain,” said he.
