alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading Though Mr. Gilfleur was an alien, his companion was not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though Mr. Gilfleur was an alien, his companion was not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
blockade-runners
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From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
Christy
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From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Though Mr. Gilfleur was an alien, his companion was not.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading On the staff over their heads floated the flag of the United States.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading On the staff over their heads floated the flag of the United States.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — 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 Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
Gilfleur
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From this reading Though Mr. Gilfleur was an alien, his companion was not.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On the staff over their heads floated the flag of the United States.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
of great significance or value
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
a message received and understood
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Though Mr. Gilfleur was an alien, his companion was not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though Mr. Gilfleur was an alien, his companion was not.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the staff over their heads floated the flag of the United States.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the staff over their heads floated the flag of the United States.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the staff over their heads floated the flag of the United States.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
ruffians
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From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
in the near future
From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
St
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From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading On the staff over their heads floated the flag of the United States.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On the staff over their heads floated the flag of the United States.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the staff over their heads floated the flag of the United States.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Mr. Gilfleur was an alien, his companion was not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading On the staff over their heads floated the flag of the United States.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION OBTAINED Christy walked behind the detective in his capacity as servant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was soon evident to them that the ruffians gathered in the street meant mischief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course he knew that the islands were the resort of blockade-runners, that they obtained their supplies from the two towns of Hamilton and St. George's.
