used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAUL IS MADE A PRISONER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
someone who is a detective
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAUL IS MADE A PRISONER.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PAUL IS MADE A PRISONER.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
NettleverbUS /ˈnetəl/
sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
held or filled or in use
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL IS MADE A PRISONER.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PAUL IS MADE A PRISONER.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
scrapingnounUS /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/
(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
have in common
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed to be the favorite occupation of the steward, for he spent a large share of his time between meals in this employment; and fried potatoes was the standard dish for breakfast, dinner, and supper.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
male cat
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
the act of using
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before the half hour which the conspirators had indicated as the favorable time for carrying out their mysterious project had elapsed, Tom Nettle and Frank Thompson went below to prepare the way for the execution of their scheme.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading In the cook room, which occupied the fore part of the hold of the yacht, Dick was busily engaged in scraping potatoes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm glad you come down, Tom; I want to use you a few moments," said Dick, as the two boys entered the cook room.
