used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
a-fishing
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From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Fred B. Moxon, courtly and affable as of old, called the meeting to order.
Aleck
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From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fred B. Moxon, courtly and affable as of old, called the meeting to order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fred B. Moxon, courtly and affable as of old, called the meeting to order.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Fred B. Moxon, courtly and affable as of old, called the meeting to order.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Fred B. Moxon, courtly and affable as of old, called the meeting to order.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
Canada'snounUS /ˈkænədəz/
possessive form of “canada” — a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
courtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading Fred B. Moxon, courtly and affable as of old, called the meeting to order.
Dave
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From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
DIXIEnounUS /ˈdɪksi/
the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
every person
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
fastestadverbUS /ˈfæstəst/
most quickly
From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
Fred
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From this reading Fred B. Moxon, courtly and affable as of old, called the meeting to order.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
Hesperianadjective
denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the western hemisphere
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
Irwin
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From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
hear with intention
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
MARSnounUS /mɑːrz/
a small reddish planet that is the 4th from the sun and is periodically visible to the naked eye; minerals rich in iron cover its surface and are responsible for its characteristic color
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Fred B. Moxon, courtly and affable as of old, called the meeting to order.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
Moxon
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From this reading Fred B. Moxon, courtly and affable as of old, called the meeting to order.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
not any; not one
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Fred B. Moxon, courtly and affable as of old, called the meeting to order.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Fred B. Moxon, courtly and affable as of old, called the meeting to order.
PLANETnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
Ryan
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From this reading “Is Bob Irwin, ‘Canada’s fastest man,’ present?” came an inquiry from Dave Ryan.
express in words
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
Sinnot
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From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
in the near future
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
TabernaclenounUS /ˈtæbərnækəl/
the Mormon temple
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
Telegraphers
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From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Moxon explained that the meeting was called for the purpose of having a pleasant time and everyone was cordially invited to say something.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
precisely as stated
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “No, Bob and Aleck Sinnot went a-fishing this morning down to Hesperian canal, but we expect to see them back very soon.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
which person or people
From this reading DIXIE DAY ON PLANET MARS It was certainly a choice gathering of spirits who flocked together at Telegraphers’ Tabernacle to listen to the doings of the boys from Dixie who were members of this honorable body.
