used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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in addition
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a really extraordinary book, especially when you consider that the author was the first to write in the Wild West genre, and was also no mean naturalist.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a really extraordinary book, especially when you consider that the author was the first to write in the Wild West genre, and was also no mean naturalist.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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Bound written or printed works.
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Boy Tar, by Captain Mayne Reid.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Boy Tar, by Captain Mayne Reid.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Boy Tar, by Captain Mayne Reid.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
deem to be
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a really extraordinary book, especially when you consider that the author was the first to write in the Wild West genre, and was also no mean naturalist.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
doesn't
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From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
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beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a really extraordinary book, especially when you consider that the author was the first to write in the Wild West genre, and was also no mean naturalist.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The young hero is a very little lad, no more than four feet high.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The young hero is a very little lad, no more than four feet high.
genrenounUS /ˈʒɑːnrə/
a kind of literary or artistic work
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genresnounUS /ˈʒɑːnrəz/
plural of “genre” — a kind of literary or artistic work
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The young hero is a very little lad, no more than four feet high.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The young hero is a very little lad, no more than four feet high.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
a boy or man
From this reading The young hero is a very little lad, no more than four feet high.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The young hero is a very little lad, no more than four feet high.
Mayne
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From this reading The Boy Tar, by Captain Mayne Reid.
mean or intend to express or convey
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A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The young hero is a very little lad, no more than four feet high.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
naturalistnounUS /ˈnætʃərələst/
an advocate of the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms
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nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
not any; not one
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a really extraordinary book, especially when you consider that the author was the first to write in the Wild West genre, and was also no mean naturalist.
ReidnounUS /riːd/
Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading The Boy Tar, by Captain Mayne Reid.
Reid'snounUS /riːdz/
possessive form of “reid” — Scottish philosopher of common sense who opposed the ideas of David Hume (1710-1796)
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
TarnounUS /tɑːr/
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
From this reading The Boy Tar, by Captain Mayne Reid.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The young hero is a very little lad, no more than four feet high.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Boy Tar, by Captain Mayne Reid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
precisely as stated
From this reading The young hero is a very little lad, no more than four feet high.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading But this book, although the setting for most of the book is inside the cargo hold of a merchant vessel, doesn't really fit into any of Reid's usual genres.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
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at the time that
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a really extraordinary book, especially when you consider that the author was the first to write in the Wild West genre, and was also no mean naturalist.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is a really extraordinary book, especially when you consider that the author was the first to write in the Wild West genre, and was also no mean naturalist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is true that he did write a few books with a sea setting, much like those by other nautical authors.
produce a literary work
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the person or people being spoken to
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young hero is a very little lad, no more than four feet high.
