used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of Duncan’s pet studies had been and still was--navigation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only of a theoretical kind, but thoroughly practical.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
commencesverbUS /kəˈmensəz/
third-person singular of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
Duncan's
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From this reading One of Duncan’s pet studies had been and still was--navigation.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Quite the reverse, in fact.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
the state of being honored
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
and nothing more
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Not only of a theoretical kind, but thoroughly practical.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
M'Vayne
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From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
a particular point in time
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading One of Duncan’s pet studies had been and still was--navigation.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of Duncan’s pet studies had been and still was--navigation.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only of a theoretical kind, but thoroughly practical.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading One of Duncan’s pet studies had been and still was--navigation.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Not only of a theoretical kind, but thoroughly practical.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite the reverse, in fact.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading Quite the reverse, in fact.
an educational institution
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
not in physical motion
From this reading One of Duncan’s pet studies had been and still was--navigation.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading One of Duncan’s pet studies had been and still was--navigation.
required or under orders
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
theoreticaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːərˈetɪkəl/
concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations
From this reading Not only of a theoretical kind, but thoroughly practical.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Not only of a theoretical kind, but thoroughly practical.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
in or at the place that
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For at the time our tale commences, both had just returned from the High School of Edinburgh, where they had studied with honour, and carried off many prizes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It must not be supposed for a single moment that although the boys M’Vayne liked fun and adventure in their own wild land, just as you or I or any other boys do, reader, their education was neglected.
