used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But that was deferred when Scotty asked a startling question.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But that was deferred when Scotty asked a startling question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Major, what ever happened to the boat our friends came in?"
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Major, what ever happened to the boat our friends came in?"
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading But that was deferred when Scotty asked a startling question.
at any time
From this reading "Major, what ever happened to the boat our friends came in?"
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Lacson's eyebrows went up.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Major, what ever happened to the boat our friends came in?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Major, what ever happened to the boat our friends came in?"
headmannounUS /ˈhedmən/
an executioner who beheads the condemned person
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
Headman's
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From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Major, what ever happened to the boat our friends came in?"
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
Lacson
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From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
Lacson's
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From this reading Lacson's eyebrows went up.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Major, what ever happened to the boat our friends came in?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
Paulo
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From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But that was deferred when Scotty asked a startling question.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
RicknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
Scotty
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From this reading But that was deferred when Scotty asked a startling question.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
Spindrifters
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From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading But that was deferred when Scotty asked a startling question.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that was deferred when Scotty asked a startling question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Headman's Secret On the following morning Major Paulo Lacson joined the Spindrifters for breakfast at the hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Major, what ever happened to the boat our friends came in?"
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lacson's eyebrows went up.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Major, what ever happened to the boat our friends came in?"
at the time that
From this reading But that was deferred when Scotty asked a startling question.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young officer answered questions about the region for an hour, but Rick refrained from bringing up the subject of the headman until breakfast was over.
