used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The house is a funny old place--as lonely as a churchyard and as bleak as a mountain peak.
anew
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
BEINGauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading "The house is a funny old place--as lonely as a churchyard and as bleak as a mountain peak.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading "The house is a funny old place--as lonely as a churchyard and as bleak as a mountain peak.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
Cromwell'snounUS /ˈkrɑːmwɪlz/
possessive form of “cromwell” — English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "The house is a funny old place--as lonely as a churchyard and as bleak as a mountain peak.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "The house is a funny old place--as lonely as a churchyard and as bleak as a mountain peak.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading "The house is a funny old place--as lonely as a churchyard and as bleak as a mountain peak.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "The house is a funny old place--as lonely as a churchyard and as bleak as a mountain peak.
NAOMInounUS /neɪˈoʊmi/
the mother-in-law of Ruth whose story is told in the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The house is a funny old place--as lonely as a churchyard and as bleak as a mountain peak.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading "The house is a funny old place--as lonely as a churchyard and as bleak as a mountain peak.
Penryn
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From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
PENRYN'S
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From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
Penryns
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From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "The house is a funny old place--as lonely as a churchyard and as bleak as a mountain peak.
in the near future
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
RICHARD
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From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
rockyadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
SMUGGLERSnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
a male human offspring
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
express in words
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seems a strange idea to build a big house like that on a rocky eminence, but the Penryns have always been a strange people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The house is a funny old place--as lonely as a churchyard and as bleak as a mountain peak.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
TRESIDDER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
Tressider
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From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
Trevose
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From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I HEAR RICHARD TRESIDDER TELL NAOMI PENRYN'S HISTORY, AND AM IN DANGER OF BEING KILLED BY SMUGGLERS Richard Tressider slowly filled his pipe again, and seemed to be collecting his thoughts before telling his son what was in his mind.
which person or people
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, it is said that the Penryn who built the house back in Oliver Cromwell's days kept ships for strange purposes, and that he had curious dealings with 'gentlemen of fortune.'"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Her home, as you know, is at Trevose, not far from Trevose Head," he said, presently.
