something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
ALLIESnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Dave, however, having regained his expressionless facial appearance, only said:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
Darrin
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From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
Dave
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From this reading Dave, however, having regained his expressionless facial appearance, only said:
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
east-bound
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From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
expressionlessadjectiveUS /ɪkspreʃənlɪs/
deliberately impassive in manner
From this reading Dave, however, having regained his expressionless facial appearance, only said:
facialnounUS /ˈfeɪʃəl/
cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles
From this reading Dave, however, having regained his expressionless facial appearance, only said:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading Once more the young Frenchman paused.
hauntsnounUS /hɔːnts/
plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Dave, however, having regained his expressionless facial appearance, only said:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dave, however, having regained his expressionless facial appearance, only said:
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Dave, however, having regained his expressionless facial appearance, only said:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
and nothing more
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
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 THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more the young Frenchman paused.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more the young Frenchman paused.
and nothing more
From this reading Dave, however, having regained his expressionless facial appearance, only said:
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Once more the young Frenchman paused.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
regainedverbUS /riˈɡeɪnd/
past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Dave, however, having regained his expressionless facial appearance, only said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dave, however, having regained his expressionless facial appearance, only said:
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
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 "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
Surigny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE ALLIES CLEAR FOR ACTION "I left Naples for this island on an east-bound liner," continued the Count of Surigny.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Not until within an hour of sailing did I know the whole of the terrible story that now spoils my sleep at night and haunts me by day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Monsieur Darrin, if you have scented any dreadful plot, at least I do not believe you know just what it is."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Once more the young Frenchman paused.
