used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
Algus
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From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
appliancesnounUS /əˈplaɪənsəz/
plural of “appliance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
Ayuntamiento
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From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
Barry
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From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He has so many things to be interested in," Julie commented with sudden wistfulness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
Calixter
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From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "He has so many things to be interested in," Julie commented with sudden wistfulness.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
forecastingnounUS /ˈfɔːrkæstɪŋ/
a statement made about the future
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
set up or found
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
Julie
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From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
McChord
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From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
ObservatorynounUS /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/
a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
periodicallyadverbUS /ˌpiːriˈɑːdɪkəli/
in a sporadic manner
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
unusual or striking
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "He has so many things to be interested in," Julie commented with sudden wistfulness.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "He has so many things to be interested in," Julie commented with sudden wistfulness.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "He has so many things to be interested in," Julie commented with sudden wistfulness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
typhoonsnounUS /ˌtaɪˈfuːnz/
plural of “typhoon” — a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or Indian oceans
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
venerableadjectiveUS /ˈvenərəbəl/
impressive by reason of age
From this reading "Its success now seems certain," continued the priest, "thanks to Barry McChord, who has been keenly interested in the invention and has sent to Europe for many delicate appliances to assist the researches of my venerable friend."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
at the time that
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
in or at the place that
From this reading The next morning Mrs. Calixter offered to drive Julie down to the Ayuntamiento Building where she was to receive her instructions from the Head of the Department of Education.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
which person or people
From this reading When Julie came downstairs, she found Father Hull sitting in the carriage, opposite Mrs. Calixter, who had promised him a lift to the Observatory.
wistfulnessnounUS /ˈwɪstfəlnəs/
a sadly pensive longing
From this reading "He has so many things to be interested in," Julie commented with sudden wistfulness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He greeted Julie with pleasure, and told her that he was on his way to see Father Algus, who was perfecting a remarkable instrument for forecasting the typhoons which periodically tore up the islands in these hazardous seas.
