used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
AlexandrianounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændriə/
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
in addition
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Too bad!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
for the reason that
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
don't
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From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
Fourgues
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From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
come to pass
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
junknounUS /dʒʌŋk/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
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 Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
on the contrary
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
a special situation
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Too bad!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
in or at the place that
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fourgues is rather pleased, for, he says, it will be amusing to anchor as a conqueror where he has anchored so many times with a lot of junk.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
wouldn't
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From this reading If they would give us wireless that sort of thing wouldn’t happen,” he concluded.
the day immediately before today
From this reading They were also looking for us because they wanted us to go to Alexandria, where we arrived the day before yesterday.
but in spite of that
From this reading We don’t yet know why, but I believe it is because of an expedition in the direction of Constantinople.
