used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
(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 He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading “Bound to be, Mr. Armstrong.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She is the better craft of the two, you know.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
confined by bonds
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
BraceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
cosynounUS /ˈkoʊzi/
a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading She is the better craft of the two, you know.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
Ingomar
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From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
Kerguelen
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From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She is the better craft of the two, you know.”
longdrawn
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From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
Mayne
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From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Bound to be, Mr. Armstrong.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She is the better craft of the two, you know.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
SHEELAH
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From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
transport commercially
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
sipnounUS /sɪp/
a small drink
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
sippingverbUS /ˈsɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “sip” — drink in sips
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
TAFFYnounUS /ˈtæfi/
chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
WalrusnounUS /ˈwɔːlrəs/
either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
From this reading A STRANGE DISCOVERY--SHEELAH AND TAFFY “She is bound to be,” said Captain Mayne Brace, a day or two before the good ship _Walrus_ reached Kerguelen.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ingomar and Brace were smoking the pipe of peace, and sipping their coffee (which they placed, to keep warm, on top of the stove), between each longdrawn sip.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was talking to Ingomar and Walter, one evening in October, while they all sat together in the cosy saloon, not a mile away from the stove.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She is the better craft of the two, you know.”
