used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It was so called because it was such a terrible place for shipwrecks.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading YOUNG AMERICA HOMEWARD BOUND.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
for the reason that
From this reading “It was so called because it was such a terrible place for shipwrecks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
confined by bonds
From this reading YOUNG AMERICA HOMEWARD BOUND.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
DevilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
Dr
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From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It was so called because it was such a terrible place for shipwrecks.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
HOMEWARDadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading YOUNG AMERICA HOMEWARD BOUND.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is a queer old place,” said Murray, when he had obtained a view of the town.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was so called because it was such a terrible place for shipwrecks.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
navigationnounUS /ˈnævəˈɡeɪʃən/
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading “This is a queer old place,” said Murray, when he had obtained a view of the town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “This is a queer old place,” said Murray, when he had obtained a view of the town.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “It was so called because it was such a terrible place for shipwrecks.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading “This is a queer old place,” said Murray, when he had obtained a view of the town.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
express in words
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
shipwrecks
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From this reading “It was so called because it was such a terrible place for shipwrecks.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It was so called because it was such a terrible place for shipwrecks.
stern-sheets
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From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “It was so called because it was such a terrible place for shipwrecks.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading “It was so called because it was such a terrible place for shipwrecks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But the science of navigation had not been carried to such perfection in those days as at present.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “This is a queer old place,” said Murray, when he had obtained a view of the town.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “This is a queer old place,” said Murray, when he had obtained a view of the town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It was so called because it was such a terrible place for shipwrecks.
at the time that
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
Winstock
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From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The professor did not say this used to be called ‘The Isle of Devils,’” said Dr. Winstock, when he seated himself in the stern-sheets of the captain’s gig, with Sheridan and Murray.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YOUNG AMERICA HOMEWARD BOUND.
