used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DESPERATE RISK.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “No, sir,” answered Bob.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
BelizenounUS /beˈliːz/
a country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
(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 He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A DESPERATE RISK.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
at any time
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
Grampusnoun
predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
he's
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From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
ten 10s
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
and nothing more
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
Nemo
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From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
not any; not one
From this reading “No, sir,” answered Bob.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A DESPERATE RISK.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
term of address for a man
From this reading “No, sir,” answered Bob.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He has invented a submarine that is better than any other craft of its kind that was ever launched, and the captain is patriotic enough to want his own country to reap the benefit.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
wouldn't
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From this reading “But I know the captain well enough to feel sure that he wouldn’t sell the _Grampus_ to any other country but the United States, not if he was offered a million.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Did you know, Bob Steele,” asked the consul, by way of preface, “that Captain Nemo, junior, right there in Belize, had been approached by an agent of the Japanese government and offered two hundred thousand for something he’s selling to our government for just half that?”
