used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cutlass and Cudgel, by George Manville Fenn.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyway, it is a good fast-moving story, with lots of well-drawn human interest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
confined by bonds
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cutlass and Cudgel, by George Manville Fenn.
comicadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪk/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Suddenly a large object is seen swimming in the water, and it turns out to be a cow.
cruisingverbUS /ˈkruːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
CudgelnounUS /ˈkʌdʒəl/
a club that is used as a weapon
From this reading Cutlass and Cudgel, by George Manville Fenn.
CutlassnounUS /ˈkʌtləs/
a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors
From this reading Cutlass and Cudgel, by George Manville Fenn.
ExciseverbUS /ekˈsaɪs/
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
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fast-moving
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From this reading Anyway, it is a good fast-moving story, with lots of well-drawn human interest.
Fenn
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From this reading Cutlass and Cudgel, by George Manville Fenn.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Cutlass and Cudgel, by George Manville Fenn.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Anyway, it is a good fast-moving story, with lots of well-drawn human interest.
to a considerable degree
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Anyway, it is a good fast-moving story, with lots of well-drawn human interest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Anyway, it is a good fast-moving story, with lots of well-drawn human interest.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Anyway, it is a good fast-moving story, with lots of well-drawn human interest.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Suddenly a large object is seen swimming in the water, and it turns out to be a cow.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading Anyway, it is a good fast-moving story, with lots of well-drawn human interest.
Manville
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Middynoun
blouse with a sailor collar
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
midshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
noseyadjective
offensively curious or inquisitive
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Suddenly a large object is seen swimming in the water, and it turns out to be a cow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Suddenly a large object is seen swimming in the water, and it turns out to be a cow.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
reminiscentadjectiveUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
Identical; not different.
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Suddenly a large object is seen swimming in the water, and it turns out to be a cow.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
smugglingnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
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 Anyway, it is a good fast-moving story, with lots of well-drawn human interest.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly a large object is seen swimming in the water, and it turns out to be a cow.
express a supposition
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
believed likely
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Suddenly a large object is seen swimming in the water, and it turns out to be a cow.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Suddenly a large object is seen swimming in the water, and it turns out to be a cow.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Suddenly a large object is seen swimming in the water, and it turns out to be a cow.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
well-drawn
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From this reading Anyway, it is a good fast-moving story, with lots of well-drawn human interest.
in or at the place that
From this reading It starts off with a comic scene, where the Excise patrol vessel is cruising near an area suspected of being heavily involved with smuggling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In some ways this book is reminiscent of "The Lost Middy", by the same author, but I suppose that with a similar theme, a nosey midshipman taken prisoner by a gang of smugglers, there are bound to be other points of similarity.
