used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading “If it was found where the abandoned steam yacht rests, all right.
anew
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
in the past
From this reading “Do you know where we were two hours ago?
(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 MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But this demijohn may have floated for miles before it lost its cork and sank.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this demijohn may have floated for miles before it lost its cork and sank.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
corknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading But this demijohn may have floated for miles before it lost its cork and sank.”
CorningverbUS /ˈkɔːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “corn” — feed (cattle) with corn
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
demijohnnoun
large bottle with a short narrow neck; often has small handles at neck and is enclosed in wickerwork
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “Let’s hope the spot where it was discovered marks the resting place of the _Margarita_,” returned Jack.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know where we were two hours ago?
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading But this demijohn may have floated for miles before it lost its cork and sank.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But this demijohn may have floated for miles before it lost its cork and sank.”
set up or found
From this reading “If it was found where the abandoned steam yacht rests, all right.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But this demijohn may have floated for miles before it lost its cork and sank.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Let’s hope the spot where it was discovered marks the resting place of the _Margarita_,” returned Jack.
HORSEBACKnounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading “Do you know where we were two hours ago?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If it was found where the abandoned steam yacht rests, all right.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But this demijohn may have floated for miles before it lost its cork and sank.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Let’s hope the spot where it was discovered marks the resting place of the _Margarita_,” returned Jack.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know where we were two hours ago?
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From this reading “Let’s hope the spot where it was discovered marks the resting place of the _Margarita_,” returned Jack.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading But this demijohn may have floated for miles before it lost its cork and sank.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
MargaritanounUS /ˌmɑːrɡərˈiːtə/
a cocktail made of tequila and triple sec with lime and lemon juice
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading “Let’s hope the spot where it was discovered marks the resting place of the _Margarita_,” returned Jack.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading But this demijohn may have floated for miles before it lost its cork and sank.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Let’s hope the spot where it was discovered marks the resting place of the _Margarita_,” returned Jack.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Let’s hope the spot where it was discovered marks the resting place of the _Margarita_,” returned Jack.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “Let’s hope the spot where it was discovered marks the resting place of the _Margarita_,” returned Jack.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading “If it was found where the abandoned steam yacht rests, all right.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Let’s hope the spot where it was discovered marks the resting place of the _Margarita_,” returned Jack.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “If it was found where the abandoned steam yacht rests, all right.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading But this demijohn may have floated for miles before it lost its cork and sank.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Let’s hope the spot where it was discovered marks the resting place of the _Margarita_,” returned Jack.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading “If it was found where the abandoned steam yacht rests, all right.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MAN ON HORSEBACK “This may mean a great deal and then again it may mean next to nothing,” remarked Captain Corning, as all carefully examined the demijohn marked _Margarita_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Do you know where we were two hours ago?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If it was found where the abandoned steam yacht rests, all right.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Do you know where we were two hours ago?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Do you know where we were two hours ago?
in or at the place that
From this reading “If it was found where the abandoned steam yacht rests, all right.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading “If it was found where the abandoned steam yacht rests, all right.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know where we were two hours ago?
