used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DOCUMENT The two captains scanned the document closely.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "That's what it 'pears to be," admitted Tyke.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "And it's the map of an island," went on Hamilton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And it's the map of an island," went on Hamilton.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That's what it 'pears to be," admitted Tyke.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "It certainly is a map," pronounced Captain Hamilton decisively.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DOCUMENT The two captains scanned the document closely.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It certainly is a map," pronounced Captain Hamilton decisively.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DOCUMENT The two captains scanned the document closely.
decisivelyadverbUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
with firmness
From this reading "It certainly is a map," pronounced Captain Hamilton decisively.
DOCUMENTnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DOCUMENT The two captains scanned the document closely.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading "It certainly is a map," pronounced Captain Hamilton decisively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It certainly is a map," pronounced Captain Hamilton decisively.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "And it's the map of an island," went on Hamilton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It certainly is a map," pronounced Captain Hamilton decisively.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And it's the map of an island," went on Hamilton.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading "It certainly is a map," pronounced Captain Hamilton decisively.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DOCUMENT The two captains scanned the document closely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And it's the map of an island," went on Hamilton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "And it's the map of an island," went on Hamilton.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
pearsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading "That's what it 'pears to be," admitted Tyke.
having a point
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading "It certainly is a map," pronounced Captain Hamilton decisively.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DOCUMENT The two captains scanned the document closely.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
be standing; be upright
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "That's what it 'pears to be," admitted Tyke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DOCUMENT The two captains scanned the document closely.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's what it 'pears to be," admitted Tyke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS DOCUMENT The two captains scanned the document closely.
TykenounUS /taɪk/
a native of Yorkshire
From this reading "That's what it 'pears to be," admitted Tyke.
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 "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
wavyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪvi/
(of hair) having waves
From this reading "See," he pointed out, "these wavy lines are meant to represent water and these firmer lines stand for the land."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "And it's the map of an island," went on Hamilton.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's what it 'pears to be," admitted Tyke.
