used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading King Arthur's tables, plates, and punch-bowls not being what he wanted, he chipped some and left the rest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
have
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading King Arthur's tables, plates, and punch-bowls not being what he wanted, he chipped some and left the rest.
Bellamy
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From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
chippedverbUS /tʃɪpt/
inflected form of “chip” — break off (a piece from a whole)
From this reading King Arthur's tables, plates, and punch-bowls not being what he wanted, he chipped some and left the rest.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
deliciouslyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪʃəʃli/
in a very pleasurable manner
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
duck'snounUS /dʌks/
possessive form of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
durned
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From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
at any time
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
moving swiftly
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
a man of refinement
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
grailnounUS /ɡreɪl/
the object of any prolonged endeavor
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
a form of address for a man
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading King Arthur's tables, plates, and punch-bowls not being what he wanted, he chipped some and left the rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
platesnounUS /pleɪts/
plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading King Arthur's tables, plates, and punch-bowls not being what he wanted, he chipped some and left the rest.
punch-bowls
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From this reading King Arthur's tables, plates, and punch-bowls not being what he wanted, he chipped some and left the rest.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading King Arthur's tables, plates, and punch-bowls not being what he wanted, he chipped some and left the rest.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
shakesnounUS /ʃeɪks/
plural of “shake” — building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading King Arthur's tables, plates, and punch-bowls not being what he wanted, he chipped some and left the rest.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading King Arthur's tables, plates, and punch-bowls not being what he wanted, he chipped some and left the rest.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
Tintagel
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From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading King Arthur's tables, plates, and punch-bowls not being what he wanted, he chipped some and left the rest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading King Arthur's tables, plates, and punch-bowls not being what he wanted, he chipped some and left the rest.
at the time that
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Sea and land and sky were deliciously clear when we started for the ruins; and the atmosphere was so buoyant that we could not bear it more so when walking without flying off into space.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The hotel clerk told us that the gentleman left some opinions on things in general behind him; and the impression on the clerk's mind was that if this citizen from the States ran the show at Tintagel, things would be a "durned sight different" in two shakes of a duck's tail.
writnounUS /rɪt/
(law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer
From this reading That enlightened citizen of the United States, Mr. John B. Bellamy, left his name, writ large, in the visitors' book.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was keen as ever on collecting relics of the late King, and inquired if the holy grail was yet on view at the castle?
