used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
anew
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
next to; at the side of
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
cabalisticadjective
having a secret or hidden meaning
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
chartnounUS /tʃɑːrt/
a visual display of information
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
without doubt or question
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
take in solid food
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
figure-covered
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From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
figuringnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
many times at short intervals
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
helmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
Jupe's
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From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
a brief written record
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
scribblingverbUS /ˈskrɪbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
seatingnounUS /ˈsiːtɪŋ/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having ascertained this, it is safe to assume that such a figure stands for the most frequently occurring letter in the language,—always provided, of course, the message is in English.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
a special situation
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
male cat
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After supper they emerged on deck again, and as Jack took the helm Tom drew up a camp stool beside him, and seating himself, spread the figure-covered sheet of paper out on the chart case.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Now then,” he began, “in figuring out a cipher of this sort the first thing to do is to note what figure appears most frequently.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He then switched on the shaded light, which caused a soft glow to reveal the cabalistic scribbling clearly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jupe’s summons to supper ended the talk for the time being, and the two lads went below to eat a hearty meal while the colored man took a spell at the wheel.
