used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Now the engine's installed and I am heading back without a day to waste.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Now the engine's installed and I am heading back without a day to waste.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
calmsnounUS /kɑːmz/
plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
currentsnounUS /ˈkɜːrənts/
plural of “current” — a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Now the engine's installed and I am heading back without a day to waste.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
engine'snounUS /ˈendʒənz/
possessive form of “engine” — motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Now the engine's installed and I am heading back without a day to waste.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
five-knot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
the head of a state government
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Now the engine's installed and I am heading back without a day to waste.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading Now the engine's installed and I am heading back without a day to waste.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
Iriatai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
Paumotus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
policiesnounUS /ˈpɑːləsiz/
plural of “policy” — a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
reefsnounUS /riːfs/
plural of “reef” — a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
TaranounUS /ˈterə/
a village in eastern Ireland (northwest of Dublin); seat of Irish kings until 6th century
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the Paumotus, with reefs and five-knot currents and frequent calms, a motor is better than a dozen insurance policies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
a special situation
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I had always wanted an engine for the Tara and now I felt that I could afford one.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Now the engine's installed and I am heading back without a day to waste.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It struck me as a fair thing to ask, and I had little difficulty with the Governor.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Now the engine's installed and I am heading back without a day to waste.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Within a month the papers were delivered to me all signed and sealed: a year's rights to the shell and pearls of Iriatai.
