used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But that isn't so, is it?" asked Sam.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
the two together, not just one
From this reading He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But that isn't so, is it?" asked Sam.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
someone who is a detective
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But that isn't so, is it?" asked Sam.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
Merrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
revolutionistsnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃənɪsts/
plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
precisely, exactly
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "But that isn't so, is it?" asked Sam.
transport commercially
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
Sid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But that isn't so, is it?" asked Sam.
Sobber
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From this reading He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He claims that the revolutionists took it from a ship belonging in part to his brother and consequently he has as much right to it as has Mrs. Stanhope."
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading He wants it both for himself and for his nephew, Tad Sobber.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH SOMETHING IS MISSING "Sid Merrick after the treasure!" cried Dick.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes.
