the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Godfrey suddenly uttered an exclamation which made the professor jump.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Godfrey suddenly uttered an exclamation which made the professor jump.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
capenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Let us go," said he to his companion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading But Godfrey suddenly uttered an exclamation which made the professor jump.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let us go," said he to his companion.
Godfrey
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From this reading But Godfrey suddenly uttered an exclamation which made the professor jump.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading IN WHICH PROFESSOR TARTLET'S GUN REALLY DOES MARVELS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let us go," said he to his companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Let us go," said he to his companion.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading But Godfrey suddenly uttered an exclamation which made the professor jump.
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 There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us go," said he to his companion.
for more time
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But Godfrey suddenly uttered an exclamation which made the professor jump.
MARVELSnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading IN WHICH PROFESSOR TARTLET'S GUN REALLY DOES MARVELS.
mastnounUS /mæst/
a vertical spar for supporting sails
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading IN WHICH PROFESSOR TARTLET'S GUN REALLY DOES MARVELS.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading IN WHICH PROFESSOR TARTLET'S GUN REALLY DOES MARVELS.
reconnoitreverbUS /ˌriːkəˈnɔɪtər/
explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let us go," said he to his companion.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
not in physical motion
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But Godfrey suddenly uttered an exclamation which made the professor jump.
TARTLET'S
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From this reading IN WHICH PROFESSOR TARTLET'S GUN REALLY DOES MARVELS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Godfrey suddenly uttered an exclamation which made the professor jump.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us go," said he to his companion.
communicated in words
From this reading But Godfrey suddenly uttered an exclamation which made the professor jump.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There could be no doubt that the savages knew the island was inhabited, for the flag hitherto hoisted at the extremity of the cape had been carried away by them and no longer floated on the mast at Flag Point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The moment had then come to put the project into execution, to reconnoitre if the savages were still in the island, and to see what they were doing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PROFESSOR TARTLET'S GUN REALLY DOES MARVELS.
