used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading But when he addressed Duval it was in an angry tone.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when he addressed Duval it was in an angry tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading But when he addressed Duval it was in an angry tone.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he addressed Duval it was in an angry tone.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
Dr
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From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
Duval
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From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
enjoinverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪn/
issue an injunction
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
firelightnoun
the light of a fire (especially in a fireplace)
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
the act of giving
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when he addressed Duval it was in an angry tone.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
not any; not one
From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
Perkins
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From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
reappearancenounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
having a supporting base
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
Sterrett
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From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
StubbsnounUS /stʌbz/
English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)
From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
moving very fast
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading But when he addressed Duval it was in an angry tone.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading Giving a swift look round to see that he was unobserved, Duval pressed a finger to his lips to enjoin silence on Ben, and then beckoned him to come a short distance out of the firelight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For his part Duval was no less quick in recognizing Ben Stubbs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
at the time that
From this reading But when he addressed Duval it was in an angry tone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
which person or people
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading At the moment, Dr. Perkins and the rest were standing in a group a little apart, and discussing their adventure, while Mr. Sterrett was loud in his praises of the _Sea Eagle_, which he described as the most wonderful craft on earth.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Ben, in wonderment as to this unexpected reappearance of the young man who had exercised such sharp practice on him, obeyed the summons.
