adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
Balearic
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From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
carrier-pigeon
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From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
countverbUS /kaʊnt/
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
delayverbUS /dɪˈleɪ/
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
ecstaticadjectiveUS /ekˈstætɪk/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
Formentera
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From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
IslandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
Servadac
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From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
thenceadverbUS /ðens/
from that place or that time
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
unknownadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊn/
not known
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Formentera was at once recognized by Servadac and the count as the name of one of the smallest of the Balearic Islands.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The concluding line, with its intimation of failing provisions, amounted almost to an appeal for help.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Captain Servadac briefly drew attention to these points, and concluded by saying, “My friends, we must, without delay, hasten to the assistance of this unfortunate man.”
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was more than probable that the unknown writer had thence sent out the mysterious documents, and from the message just come to hand by the carrier-pigeon, it appeared all but certain that at the beginning of April, a fortnight back, he had still been there.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading In one important particular the present communication differed from those that had preceded it: it was written entirely in French, and exhibited none of the ecstatic exclamations in other languages that had been remarkable in the two former papers.
