used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We Play a Trick on the Natives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
AwaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading _The Fate Awaiting Mr. Vancouver.
Beela's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading A Ghastly Hint from Christopher.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
characterized by great determination
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
drenchingnounUS /ˈdrentʃɪŋ/
the act of making something completely wet
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading _The Fate Awaiting Mr. Vancouver.
favoringverbUS /ˈfeɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “favor” — promote over another
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
focusingnounUS /ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Ghastly Hint from Christopher.
GhastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading A Ghastly Hint from Christopher.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading My Nerves Give Way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading A Ghastly Hint from Christopher.
intense and profound fear
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _The Fate Awaiting Mr. Vancouver.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My Nerves Give Way.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading We Play a Trick on the Natives.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading My Nerves Give Way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We Play a Trick on the Natives.
PerilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
participate in games or sport
From this reading We Play a Trick on the Natives.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Fate Awaiting Mr. Vancouver.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
thunder-ridden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading We Play a Trick on the Natives.
VancouvernounUS /vænˈkuːvər/
English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading _The Fate Awaiting Mr. Vancouver.
Vancouver'snounUS /vænˈkuːvərz/
possessive form of “vancouver” — English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading My Nerves Give Way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We Play a Trick on the Natives.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Perilous Place._ THE drenching, thunder-ridden storm was so favoring that I determined to investigate Mr. Vancouver’s circumstances, and, if possible, ascertain the plans focusing in him; for since the discovery of Beela’s sex, her horror and timidity concerning those intentions were explained.
