used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
speak to
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading In Aleofane the government controlled and utilised the morbid state of mind for the advantage of the governors.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
Aleofane
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From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
(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 the quarantine station, whither all the scribo-maniacs were deported.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
AWDYOO
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From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading In Aleofane the government controlled and utilised the morbid state of mind for the advantage of the governors.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
deportedverbUS /dɪˈpɔːrtəd/
past form of “deport” — behave in a certain manner
From this reading It was the quarantine station, whither all the scribo-maniacs were deported.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
at any time
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
foulest
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From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In Aleofane the government controlled and utilised the morbid state of mind for the advantage of the governors.
governorsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
plural of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading In Aleofane the government controlled and utilised the morbid state of mind for the advantage of the governors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
islenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
isletnounUS /ˈaɪlɪt/
a small island
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
immediately past
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In Aleofane the government controlled and utilised the morbid state of mind for the advantage of the governors.
morbidadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrbəd/
suggesting an unhealthy mental state
From this reading In Aleofane the government controlled and utilised the morbid state of mind for the advantage of the governors.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
not any; not one
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
quarantinenounUS /ˈkwɔːrəntiːn/
enforced isolation of patients suffering from a contagious disease in order to prevent the spread of disease
From this reading It was the quarantine station, whither all the scribo-maniacs were deported.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
cut with a saw
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
scribo-maniacs
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From this reading It was the quarantine station, whither all the scribo-maniacs were deported.
snaked
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From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In Aleofane the government controlled and utilised the morbid state of mind for the advantage of the governors.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was the quarantine station, whither all the scribo-maniacs were deported.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
utilisedadjective
put to use
From this reading In Aleofane the government controlled and utilised the morbid state of mind for the advantage of the governors.
versatilitynounUS /ˌvɜːrsəˈtɪləti/
having a wide variety of skills
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
well-laden
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From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the quarantine station, whither all the scribo-maniacs were deported.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading It was the quarantine station, whither all the scribo-maniacs were deported.
which person or people
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
wilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He told me that he was glad we had come off so well-laden with provisions; for he wished to avoid the next islet in the chain, Awdyoo, or the isle of journalism; it was the foulest place on the earth, and no one ever landed there who could avoid it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AWDYOO HE saw at last that I had little sympathy with the part he had assumed; and with a wily insight and versatility he snaked himself round into a confidential conversation on our next step.
the act of creating written works
From this reading Every island but Aleofane had used it as an asylum for those who were afflicted with the desire to address their neighbours in writing or type concerning their neighbours’ affairs and characters.
