used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOLUTION OF THE ALGIERS MYSTERY.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
ALGIERSnounUS /ælˈdʒɪrz/
an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading A SOLUTION OF THE ALGIERS MYSTERY.
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading Perhaps I should have said it is alongside.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am unaware of the precise technical term, sir, but the launch awaits you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And the launch?”
awaitsverbUS /əˈweɪts/
third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading “I am unaware of the precise technical term, sir, but the launch awaits you.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I am unaware of the precise technical term, sir, but the launch awaits you.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
formidablyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbli/
in a formidable manner
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps I should have said it is alongside.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am unaware of the precise technical term, sir, but the launch awaits you.
ironicadjectiveUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪk/
humorously sarcastic or mocking
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps I should have said it is alongside.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps I should have said it is alongside.”
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading “And the launch?”
Lecky
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From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A SOLUTION OF THE ALGIERS MYSTERY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SOLUTION OF THE ALGIERS MYSTERY.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps I should have said it is alongside.”
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading “I am unaware of the precise technical term, sir, but the launch awaits you.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
reliabilitynounUS /riˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being dependable or reliable
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Perhaps I should have said it is alongside.”
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Perhaps I should have said it is alongside.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “I am unaware of the precise technical term, sir, but the launch awaits you.
SOLUTIONnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading A SOLUTION OF THE ALGIERS MYSTERY.
squinted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
technicaladjectiveUS /ˈteknɪkəl/
of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill
From this reading “I am unaware of the precise technical term, sir, but the launch awaits you.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading “I am unaware of the precise technical term, sir, but the launch awaits you.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SOLUTION OF THE ALGIERS MYSTERY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading “I am unaware of the precise technical term, sir, but the launch awaits you.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
at the time that
From this reading The reliable Lecky hated the sea; and when his master’s excursions became marine, he always squinted more formidably and suddenly than usual, and added to his reliability a certain quality of ironic bitterness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am unaware of the precise technical term, sir, but the launch awaits you.
