AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Owen, with his usual forethought, had arranged in advance to be put in touch at once with all available boats.
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Owen, with his usual forethought, had arranged in advance to be put in touch at once with all available boats.
ArrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
attendverbUS /əˈtend/
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Owen, with his usual forethought, had arranged in advance to be put in touch at once with all available boats.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
boatsnounUS /boʊts/
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Owen, with his usual forethought, had arranged in advance to be put in touch at once with all available boats.
BUCCANEERnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːr/
someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
CarpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
clubnounUS /klʌb/
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
EdwardnounUS /ˈedwərd/
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
FLIRTY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
forethoughtnounUS /ˈfɔːrθɔːt/
planning or plotting in advance of acting
From this reading Owen, with his usual forethought, had arranged in advance to be put in touch at once with all available boats.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Though none of the four saw him, the old man was at the hotel.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
hastenounUS /heɪst/
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though none of the four saw him, the old man was at the hotel.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
hotelnounUS /hoʊˈtel/
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Though none of the four saw him, the old man was at the hotel.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
huntverbUS /hʌnt/
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
lawyernounUS /ˈlɔːjər/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Though none of the four saw him, the old man was at the hotel.
messagenounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
Nassua
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading Though none of the four saw him, the old man was at the hotel.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Though none of the four saw him, the old man was at the hotel.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Owen, with his usual forethought, had arranged in advance to be put in touch at once with all available boats.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Owen, with his usual forethought, had arranged in advance to be put in touch at once with all available boats.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Owen, with his usual forethought, had arranged in advance to be put in touch at once with all available boats.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading Though none of the four saw him, the old man was at the hotel.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
ThoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though none of the four saw him, the old man was at the hotel.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
touchverbUS /tʌtʃ/
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Owen, with his usual forethought, had arranged in advance to be put in touch at once with all available boats.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading On account of the message all hands made haste to hunt for a small steamer or launch to complete the trip.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Owen, with his usual forethought, had arranged in advance to be put in touch at once with all available boats.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He lost no time in assuming another and very different disguise, observing to himself that the most valuable part of his college education might prove to be the secrets of "make up" he had learned in his college dramatic club.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though none of the four saw him, the old man was at the hotel.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading A FLIRTY BUCCANEER Arrived at Nassua, the party proceeded to the King Edward House, where Pauline found a telegram from Philip Carpenter, the lawyer, advising her to return as soon as possible to attend the signing of certain important papers.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Owen, with his usual forethought, had arranged in advance to be put in touch at once with all available boats.
