used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The Rover is a pirate who figures enough in the book for one to be aware he is there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Rover is a pirate who figures enough in the book for one to be aware he is there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
body-text
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From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
Cays
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From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
Collingwood
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From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Rover is a pirate who figures enough in the book for one to be aware he is there.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading However, eventually I sussed it out.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Rover is a pirate who figures enough in the book for one to be aware he is there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Rover is a pirate who figures enough in the book for one to be aware he is there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Rover is a pirate who figures enough in the book for one to be aware he is there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, eventually I sussed it out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading However, eventually I sussed it out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
LagoonsnounUS /ləˈɡuːnz/
plural of “lagoon” — a body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
immediately past
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
mortallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrtəli/
in such a manner that death ensues (also in reference to hatred, jealousy, fear, etc.)
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
on one occasion
From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Rover is a pirate who figures enough in the book for one to be aware he is there.
and nothing more
From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
Rover'snounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
possessive form of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
sussed
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From this reading However, eventually I sussed it out.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Rover is a pirate who figures enough in the book for one to be aware he is there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
which person or people
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word Rover is not mentioned once in the body-text of the book, and the word secret only three or four times.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Rover's Secret A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba By Harry Collingwood ________________________________________________________________________ It was a bit puzzling to to work out who or what the Rover was, and what the secret was.
people who are wounded
From this reading He is mortally wounded, and in the last chapter he tells his secret before he dies, thus providing an explanation for several other puzzling things that we have been told, or that happened, in the book.
