used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Five minutes later he was turning in at the gate of Mr. Austin Munn’s neat villa.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five minutes later he was turning in at the gate of Mr. Austin Munn’s neat villa.
set up or found
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Five minutes later he was turning in at the gate of Mr. Austin Munn’s neat villa.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
Gosport
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From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
and nothing more
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Five minutes later he was turning in at the gate of Mr. Austin Munn’s neat villa.
Lee-on-the-Solent
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From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading With luck he would make progress today.
engage in
From this reading With luck he would make progress today.
MediterraneannounUS /ˌmedətərˈeɪniən/
the largest inland sea; between Europe and Africa and Asia
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Five minutes later he was turning in at the gate of Mr. Austin Munn’s neat villa.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Five minutes later he was turning in at the gate of Mr. Austin Munn’s neat villa.
Munn's
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From this reading Five minutes later he was turning in at the gate of Mr. Austin Munn’s neat villa.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Five minutes later he was turning in at the gate of Mr. Austin Munn’s neat villa.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading With luck he would make progress today.
Pyke
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From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading With luck he would make progress today.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A short journey through Portsmouth and Gosport brought him to Lee-on-the-Solent, a pleasantly situated little town of new houses, stretched out along the shore.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Five minutes later he was turning in at the gate of Mr. Austin Munn’s neat villa.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading Five minutes later he was turning in at the gate of Mr. Austin Munn’s neat villa.
wanderingsnounUS /ˈwɑːndərɪŋz/
plural of “wandering” — travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Five minutes later he was turning in at the gate of Mr. Austin Munn’s neat villa.
at the time that
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A good omen, he thought, as he gazed out on a sea just as blue and sparkling as the Mediterranean had looked from the hotel in Nice at which he had stayed when investigating the wanderings of the Pyke cousins.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With luck he would make progress today.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Lee-on-the-Solent When French woke next morning he found a brilliant sun pouring in through his window.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With luck he would make progress today.
