used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading Both the inner and outer doors of the smaller port-lock lay ajar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been swiftly planned and executed, and it promised well.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been swiftly planned and executed, and it promised well.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both the inner and outer doors of the smaller port-lock lay ajar.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
Carse
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From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
CongratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Both the inner and outer doors of the smaller port-lock lay ajar.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading It had been swiftly planned and executed, and it promised well.
face-downward
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From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hawk Carse was gone from view.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Hawk Carse was gone from view.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been swiftly planned and executed, and it promised well.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading Hawk Carse was gone from view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
located inward
From this reading Both the inner and outer doors of the smaller port-lock lay ajar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been swiftly planned and executed, and it promised well.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Both the inner and outer doors of the smaller port-lock lay ajar.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both the inner and outer doors of the smaller port-lock lay ajar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
and nothing more
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Both the inner and outer doors of the smaller port-lock lay ajar.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading It had been swiftly planned and executed, and it promised well.
port-lock
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From this reading Both the inner and outer doors of the smaller port-lock lay ajar.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading It had been swiftly planned and executed, and it promised well.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Both the inner and outer doors of the smaller port-lock lay ajar.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
in a swift manner
From this reading It had been swiftly planned and executed, and it promised well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Hawk Carse was gone from view.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _"My Congratulations, Captain Carse!"_ A few minutes later the trap was in readiness.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It had been swiftly planned and executed, and it promised well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only figure visible there was that which lay sprawled face-downward on the ground close to the inner door of the port-lock.
