used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My own investigations," he said, "can be told in a few words.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "THE AIR WOLVES ARE HUNTING TO-NIGHT!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "THE AIR WOLVES ARE HUNTING TO-NIGHT!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "My own investigations," he said, "can be told in a few words.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "My own investigations," he said, "can be told in a few words.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
engined
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From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "My own investigations," he said, "can be told in a few words.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
Hayle
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From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
Helzephron
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From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "THE AIR WOLVES ARE HUNTING TO-NIGHT!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My own investigations," he said, "can be told in a few words.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
inscrutableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskruːtəbəl/
of an obscure nature
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading "My own investigations," he said, "can be told in a few words.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
most important element
From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My own investigations," he said, "can be told in a few words.
not any; not one
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "My own investigations," he said, "can be told in a few words.
Penzance
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From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My own investigations," he said, "can be told in a few words.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
St
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From this reading She lies at the little port of Hayle, which is on the main line from Plymouth to Penzance, in St. Ives Bay.
steamshipnounUS /ˈstiːmʃɪp/
a ship powered by one or more steam engines
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE AIR WOLVES ARE HUNTING TO-NIGHT!"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
TO-NIGHT
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From this reading "THE AIR WOLVES ARE HUNTING TO-NIGHT!"
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "My own investigations," he said, "can be told in a few words.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He made no comment, and did not interrupt me until I had completely finished, nor did his inscrutable face give any indication of what he thought.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The small steamship which brings supplies to the cove behind the inn is the private property of Helzephron, and she is a great deal faster and much better engined than most people are aware.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading "THE AIR WOLVES ARE HUNTING TO-NIGHT!"
the words that are spoken
From this reading "My own investigations," he said, "can be told in a few words.
