used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
(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 They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
aviatornounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtər/
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
ByrdnounUS /bɜːrd/
English organist and composer of church music; master of 16th century polyphony; was granted a monopoly in music printing with Thomas Tallis (1543-1623)
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
collectorsnounUS /kəˈlektərz/
plural of “collector” — a person who collects things
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
curiosnounUS /ˈkjʊrioʊz/
plural of “curio” — something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
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From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They were together frequently thereafter, both in the hospital and out of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
hobbiesnounUS /ˈhɑːbiz/
plural of “hobby” — an auxiliary activity
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading They were together frequently thereafter, both in the hospital and out of it.
huntsnounUS /hʌnts/
plural of “hunt” — Englishman and Pre-Raphaelite painter (1827-1910)
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
a form of address for a man
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were together frequently thereafter, both in the hospital and out of it.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
souvenirsnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪrz/
plural of “souvenir” — something of sentimental value
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both of them had long been enthusiastic collectors of souvenirs and curios of many kinds, and it was not long after their first meeting that each of them discovered the similarity of their hobbies.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
thereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading They were together frequently thereafter, both in the hospital and out of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were together frequently thereafter, both in the hospital and out of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were together frequently thereafter, both in the hospital and out of it.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They talked of the places they had visited and the sights they had seen and the curios they had collected until it seemed almost that they must have been companions in all their travels and all their hunts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were together frequently thereafter, both in the hospital and out of it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading STOLEN WEALTH There was special reason why Dr. Byrd should feel more than ordinary interest in Mr. Miles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then Dr. Byrd pulled out some of his trunks, opened them and disclosed a wealth of treasures such as caused the eyes of the aviator to stand out big with astonishment.
