used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
AccuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of the most important links in the chain are Fayerling and Tassler.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now we will take this extraordinary 'chain,' link by link, and sum up all we know about it.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
CoppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Now we will take this extraordinary 'chain,' link by link, and sum up all we know about it.
Fayerling
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From this reading Two of the most important links in the chain are Fayerling and Tassler.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
how
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From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
of great significance or value
From this reading Two of the most important links in the chain are Fayerling and Tassler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two of the most important links in the chain are Fayerling and Tassler.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now we will take this extraordinary 'chain,' link by link, and sum up all we know about it.
jobsnounUS /dʒɑːbz/
plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now we will take this extraordinary 'chain,' link by link, and sum up all we know about it.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Now we will take this extraordinary 'chain,' link by link, and sum up all we know about it.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading Two of the most important links in the chain are Fayerling and Tassler.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Two of the most important links in the chain are Fayerling and Tassler.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
non-commissioned
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From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
Ortiz
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From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
Problem-hunter
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From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
Rastakov
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From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
have in common
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
slayers
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From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
express in speech
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
be standing; be upright
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
a quantity of money
From this reading Now we will take this extraordinary 'chain,' link by link, and sum up all we know about it.
carry out
From this reading Now we will take this extraordinary 'chain,' link by link, and sum up all we know about it.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
Tassler
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From this reading Two of the most important links in the chain are Fayerling and Tassler.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now we will take this extraordinary 'chain,' link by link, and sum up all we know about it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the most important links in the chain are Fayerling and Tassler.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
whirlpoolsnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːlz/
plural of “whirlpool” — a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
which person or people
From this reading I might add a third: Rastakov, though he is a subordinate, a sort of non-commissioned officer, so to speak, who gets all the dirty jobs for his share.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading _The slayers_ "Let us try and see exactly how we stand," went on the Problem-hunter; "up to now there has been a lot of vague talk about whirlpools, chaos, wild beasts, and the like.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Now we will take this extraordinary 'chain,' link by link, and sum up all we know about it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accurately speaking, we already have a complete chain, with the Copper House at one end, and the mysterious Gabriel Ortiz at the other.
