used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Godfrey resolved to defer till the morrow the task of proceeding to a new abode.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Godfrey resolved to defer till the morrow the task of proceeding to a new abode.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The day was already far advanced.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The day was already far advanced.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
put or send forth
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was already far advanced.
deferverbUS /dɪˈfɜːr/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Godfrey resolved to defer till the morrow the task of proceeding to a new abode.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "An island!" exclaimed Tartlet.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The day was already far advanced.
Godfrey
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From this reading Godfrey resolved to defer till the morrow the task of proceeding to a new abode.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
LODGINGnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading Godfrey resolved to defer till the morrow the task of proceeding to a new abode.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Godfrey resolved to defer till the morrow the task of proceeding to a new abode.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
Phina
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From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Godfrey resolved to defer till the morrow the task of proceeding to a new abode.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
propoundedverbUS /prəˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “propound” — put forward, as of an idea
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
replyingverbUS /rɪˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
determined
From this reading Godfrey resolved to defer till the morrow the task of proceeding to a new abode.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
SOLVEDadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
Tartletnoun
a small tart usually used as a canape
From this reading "An island!" exclaimed Tartlet.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Godfrey resolved to defer till the morrow the task of proceeding to a new abode.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But to the pressing questions which the professor propounded on the results of his exploration he ended by replying that it was an island, Phina Island, on which they both had been cast, and that they must think of the means of living before dreaming of the means of departing.
up to a particular time
From this reading Godfrey resolved to defer till the morrow the task of proceeding to a new abode.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Godfrey resolved to defer till the morrow the task of proceeding to a new abode.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was already far advanced.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE QUESTION OF LODGING IS SOLVED AS WELL AS IT COULD BE.
