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From this reading Wordsworth.[48] The question was often put to me, Why should the Manchester inspectors visit the Isle of Man?
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
adventurer's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
affirmednounUS /əˈfɜːrmd/
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
react verbally
From this reading But the satisfying answer was that with no less inducement could the Manchester staff be kept together.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the satisfying answer was that with no less inducement could the Manchester staff be kept together.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
fearless and daring
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the satisfying answer was that with no less inducement could the Manchester staff be kept together.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the satisfying answer was that with no less inducement could the Manchester staff be kept together.
travel across or pass over
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
obtain
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
Heligoland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading But the satisfying answer was that with no less inducement could the Manchester staff be kept together.
inspectorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
plural of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading Wordsworth.[48] The question was often put to me, Why should the Manchester inspectors visit the Isle of Man?
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
ISLEnounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But the satisfying answer was that with no less inducement could the Manchester staff be kept together.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But the satisfying answer was that with no less inducement could the Manchester staff be kept together.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading Wordsworth.[48] The question was often put to me, Why should the Manchester inspectors visit the Isle of Man?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wordsworth.[48] The question was often put to me, Why should the Manchester inspectors visit the Isle of Man?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
not any; not one
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
many times at short intervals
From this reading Wordsworth.[48] The question was often put to me, Why should the Manchester inspectors visit the Isle of Man?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
PhilippinenounUS /ˈfɪləpiːn/
official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Wordsworth.[48] The question was often put to me, Why should the Manchester inspectors visit the Isle of Man?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Wordsworth.[48] The question was often put to me, Why should the Manchester inspectors visit the Isle of Man?
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading But the satisfying answer was that with no less inducement could the Manchester staff be kept together.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
not often
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Wordsworth.[48] The question was often put to me, Why should the Manchester inspectors visit the Isle of Man?
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading But the satisfying answer was that with no less inducement could the Manchester staff be kept together.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
carry out
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They have to cross the territory of at least three friendly colleagues to reach it, and surely they have enough to do at home?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But the satisfying answer was that with no less inducement could the Manchester staff be kept together.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Wordsworth.[48] The question was often put to me, Why should the Manchester inspectors visit the Isle of Man?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
at the time that
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
which person or people
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Wordsworth.[48] The question was often put to me, Why should the Manchester inspectors visit the Isle of Man?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When I was transferred to that City of Dreadful Night, I was inclined to think that The Island, as we affectionately called it, was a Heligoland, a Philippine Island: let who will, take it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the satisfying answer was that with no less inducement could the Manchester staff be kept together.
the words that are spoken
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
WordsworthnounUS /ˈwɜːrdzwərθ/
a romantic English poet whose work was inspired by the Lake District where he spent most of his life (1770-1850)
From this reading Wordsworth.[48] The question was often put to me, Why should the Manchester inspectors visit the Isle of Man?
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading ISLE OF MAN “Bold words affirmed, in days when faith was strong, And doubts and scruples seldom teased the brain, That no adventurer’s bark had power to gain These shores if he approached them bent on wrong.”
