used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
AIR-SHIPverb
transport (cargo) by air
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE AIR-SHIP.
(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 The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
Bladud
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From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
emaciatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
HermnounUS /hɜːrm/
a statue consisting of a squared stone pillar with a carved head (usually a bearded Hermes) on top; used in ancient Greece as a boundary marker or signpost
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
iron-greynoun
the color of freshly broken cast iron
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
monasterynounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteri/
the residence of a religious community
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
monksnounUS /mʌŋks/
plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
as might be expected
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE AIR-SHIP.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
and nothing more
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
refugeesnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading The little island of Herm possessed only one building of importance, a monastery of French refugees.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
sun-scorched
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From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE AIR-SHIP.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The visitor, who remained in complete seclusion in the building, sedulously nursed back to health and strength, was treated with extraordinary deference and respect by the Superior.
someone who visits
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
walled-in
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From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the great walled-in courtyard, there was present an object of special and curious interest to the monks.
which person or people
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The arrival of the _Bladud_ had been observed with astonishment by all the inmates of the monastery, who naturally associated its coming with that of a certain mysterious visitor--a sun-scorched, iron-grey emaciated man--who had recently landed on the island, coming, it was said, from the coast of France.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE AIR-SHIP.
