used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading “The discovery to-day has done a lot toward clearing things up.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
the act of discovering something
From this reading “The discovery to-day has done a lot toward clearing things up.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
Don'snounUS /dɑːnz/
possessive form of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “The discovery to-day has done a lot toward clearing things up.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
divisible by two
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The discovery to-day has done a lot toward clearing things up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
How
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From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
I'm
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From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
of great significance or value
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “The discovery to-day has done a lot toward clearing things up.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
as might be expected
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
others
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From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
Richard
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From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
shapingnounUS /ˈʃeɪpɪŋ/
any process serving to define the shape of something
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
SLEEPWALKERnounUS /ˈsliːpwɔːkər/
someone who walks about in their sleep
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
SturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “How are things shaping, Richard?” asked the captain, laying his hand on his brother’s arm with an affectionate gesture.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
to-day
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From this reading “The discovery to-day has done a lot toward clearing things up.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading “The discovery to-day has done a lot toward clearing things up.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “I think I’m beginning to get matters in their true relations,” replied Mr. Sturdy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “The discovery to-day has done a lot toward clearing things up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
at the time that
From this reading THE SLEEPWALKER Naturally, there was one subject above all others discussed that night as the explorers ate their meal and later, when they lay about and relaxed from the strain of the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But even more important than that was one that the captain had with Don’s father, as he drew the latter a little apart from the group later in the evening.
