used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
aboardadverbUS /əˈbɔːrd/
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
Aguilar
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From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading And I most certainly will not allow you to search.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
Audrey
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From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading And I most certainly will not allow you to search.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
travel across or pass over
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
Foley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
gangwaynoun
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
GilmannounUS /ˈɡɪlmən/
United States feminist (1860-1935)
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
Hurley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
intimidatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/
made timid or fearful as by threats
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You have no right whatever to search, and you know it.
Jane
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You have no right whatever to search, and you know it.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
MaltesenounUS /mɔːlˈtiːz/
a native or inhabitant of Malta
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And I most certainly will not allow you to search.
a form of address for a man
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
musclesnounUS /ˈmʌsəlz/
plural of “muscle” — one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
as might be expected
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
not any; not one
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And I most certainly will not allow you to search.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
a human being
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
precisely, exactly
From this reading You have no right whatever to search, and you know it.
express in words
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
sea-wall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading And I most certainly will not allow you to search.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
in the near future
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
not in physical motion
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
strategistsnounUS /ˈstrætɪdʒɪsts/
plural of “strategist” — an expert in strategy (especially in warfare)
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And I most certainly will not allow you to search.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
UNIVERSEnounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading From the distance Mr. Gilman had an air of being somewhat intimidated by the Irishman, but as soon as he distinguished the figure of Audrey at the shore end of the gangway his muscles became mysteriously taut, and his voice charged with defiance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading You have no right whatever to search, and you know it.
at the time that
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And I most certainly will not allow you to search.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE UNIVERSE When Audrey, having been put ashore in execution of a plan arranged with those naturally endowed strategists, Aguilar and Jane Foley, arrived at the Hard by way of the sea-wall, Mr. Hurley was still in parley with Mr. Gilman under the Maltese cross of electric lights.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have already told you, sir," Audrey heard him say, "there is no such person aboard the yacht.
