used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
in addition
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading The elder Mr. Thornton and his associates had heard rumors of Lieutenant Lawton's probable invention.
BETRAYSverbUS /bɪˈtreɪz/
third-person singular of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The elder Mr. Thornton and his associates had heard rumors of Lieutenant Lawton's probable invention.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had a secret and far more important mission.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father was a steel magnate.
FLORAnounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a secret and far more important mission.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The elder Mr. Thornton and his associates had heard rumors of Lieutenant Lawton's probable invention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
of great significance or value
From this reading He had a secret and far more important mission.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading The elder Mr. Thornton and his associates had heard rumors of Lieutenant Lawton's probable invention.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
Lawton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The elder Mr. Thornton and his associates had heard rumors of Lieutenant Lawton's probable invention.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The elder Mr. Thornton and his associates had heard rumors of Lieutenant Lawton's probable invention.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
magnatenounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading His father was a steel magnate.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading He had a secret and far more important mission.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had a secret and far more important mission.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The elder Mr. Thornton and his associates had heard rumors of Lieutenant Lawton's probable invention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading The elder Mr. Thornton and his associates had heard rumors of Lieutenant Lawton's probable invention.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The elder Mr. Thornton and his associates had heard rumors of Lieutenant Lawton's probable invention.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
ship-building
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading His father was a steel magnate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
male cat
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading He was also a silent but deeply interested partner in one of the largest ship-building concerns in the United States.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His father was a steel magnate.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FLORA BETRAYS A STATE SECRET Alfred Thornton had not come to spend several weeks in camp with Tom Curtis and a dozen other of his acquaintances solely for the pleasure of the outdoor life and sports.
