aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
(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 "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
for the reason that
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
Caleb
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From this reading "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
couldn't
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From this reading "I was rather feverish and couldn't sleep.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
CubanadjectiveUS /ˈkjuːbən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading "I was rather feverish and couldn't sleep.
FindernounUS /ˈfaɪndər/
someone who comes upon something after searching
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
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 KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
HASKETT
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From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
the quality of being humane
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was rather feverish and couldn't sleep.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
JIM
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From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
immediately past
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
engage in
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
on the contrary
From this reading "I was rather feverish and couldn't sleep.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "I was rather feverish and couldn't sleep.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
in the near future
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading "It was last night," answered the Range Finder, for such was the man's popular title, given him because he was so good at determining distances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had an education above that of the ordinary man in the navy, and was anxious to make something of himself while in the service of his country, never dreaming, alas! that his life was so soon to be taken from him during our struggle in the cause of humanity and Cuban freedom.
belonging to which person
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading KEY WEST, AND THE LAST OF JIM HASKETT George Ellis was known to be an upright honest man, and one whose word was worth taking upon every occasion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And what did you see?" questioned Caleb, as all eyes were turned upon Ellis, inquiringly.
