used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
advertisedadjectiveUS /ˈædvərtaɪzd/
called to public attention
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
Brigida
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From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dick, who thought he could confide in him, needed help, but the matter was delicate.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading Dick, who thought he could confide in him, needed help, but the matter was delicate.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dick, who thought he could confide in him, needed help, but the matter was delicate.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Dick, who thought he could confide in him, needed help, but the matter was delicate.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Dick, who thought he could confide in him, needed help, but the matter was delicate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dick, who thought he could confide in him, needed help, but the matter was delicate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/
made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Dick, who thought he could confide in him, needed help, but the matter was delicate.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Dick, who thought he could confide in him, needed help, but the matter was delicate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
PeninsularadjectiveUS /pəˈnɪnsələr/
of or forming or resembling a peninsula
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
Sebastian
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From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Dick, who thought he could confide in him, needed help, but the matter was delicate.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
a message informing of danger
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don Sebastian was a Peninsular Spaniard and in consequence of a finer type than the majority of the inhabitants of Santa Brigida.
WATER-PIPE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WATER-PIPE Dick sat down and knitted his brows as he studied his companion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
which person or people
From this reading Dick, who thought he could confide in him, needed help, but the matter was delicate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "This is probably a warning to somebody that the vessel will not call at the ports in the advertised order," he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In the meantime, the other waited with a smile that implied that he guessed his thoughts, until Dick, leaning forward with sudden resolution, picked up the telegram, which was written in cipher.
