used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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a-surge
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From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
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(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the author disclaims any attempt in the following pages to offer a solution of the mystery and has only used certain of the features surrounding the condition of the _Marie Celeste_ at the time she was found abandoned in mid-ocean for the purposes of his story-narrative.
one or some or every or all without specification
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the author disclaims any attempt in the following pages to offer a solution of the mystery and has only used certain of the features surrounding the condition of the _Marie Celeste_ at the time she was found abandoned in mid-ocean for the purposes of his story-narrative.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But the author disclaims any attempt in the following pages to offer a solution of the mystery and has only used certain of the features surrounding the condition of the _Marie Celeste_ at the time she was found abandoned in mid-ocean for the purposes of his story-narrative.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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in or to or toward a former location
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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put or send forth
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Celeste
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definite but not specified or identified
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classicnounUS /ˈklæsɪk/
a creation of the highest excellence
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rid of obstructions
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a state at a particular time
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
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derelictadjectiveUS /ˈderəlɪkt/
worn and broken down by hard use
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disclaimsverbUS /dɪˈskleɪmz/
third-person singular of “disclaim” — renounce a legal claim or title to
From this reading But the author disclaims any attempt in the following pages to offer a solution of the mystery and has only used certain of the features surrounding the condition of the _Marie Celeste_ at the time she was found abandoned in mid-ocean for the purposes of his story-narrative.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
any strong feeling
From this reading It was a time of tense emotion.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
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plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
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about to be mentioned or specified
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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set up or found
From this reading But the author disclaims any attempt in the following pages to offer a solution of the mystery and has only used certain of the features surrounding the condition of the _Marie Celeste_ at the time she was found abandoned in mid-ocean for the purposes of his story-narrative.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the author disclaims any attempt in the following pages to offer a solution of the mystery and has only used certain of the features surrounding the condition of the _Marie Celeste_ at the time she was found abandoned in mid-ocean for the purposes of his story-narrative.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the author disclaims any attempt in the following pages to offer a solution of the mystery and has only used certain of the features surrounding the condition of the _Marie Celeste_ at the time she was found abandoned in mid-ocean for the purposes of his story-narrative.
how
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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inceptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈsepʃən/
an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
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the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
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Marie
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the force of workers available
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
mid-ocean
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being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
to a great degree or extent
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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither uttered one single word.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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make available or accessible, provide or furnish
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Neither uttered one single word.
and nothing more
From this reading But the author disclaims any attempt in the following pages to offer a solution of the mystery and has only used certain of the features surrounding the condition of the _Marie Celeste_ at the time she was found abandoned in mid-ocean for the purposes of his story-narrative.
owesverbUS /oʊz/
third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
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plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
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a person who enjoys reading
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any object that is left unused or still extant
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riffled
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a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
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a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
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being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Neither uttered one single word.
sluiceverbUS /sluːs/
pour as if from a sluice
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
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SpeedwaynounUS /ˈspiːdweɪ/
road where high speed driving is allowed
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story-narrative
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surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
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tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading It was a time of tense emotion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
uncontrollableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbəl/
difficult to solve or alleviate
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
unsolvedadjectiveUS /ənˈsɑːlvd/
not solved
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
employed in accomplishing something
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communicated in words
From this reading Neither uttered one single word.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the author disclaims any attempt in the following pages to offer a solution of the mystery and has only used certain of the features surrounding the condition of the _Marie Celeste_ at the time she was found abandoned in mid-ocean for the purposes of his story-narrative.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
From this reading Each was a-surge with an almost uncontrollable excitement as the two men moved up the whole length of the riffled sluice.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Neither uttered one single word.
