used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
Beverley
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From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading The two chums were "turning in".
dearly loved
From this reading "Only just found that out, my dear old thing," rejoined Villiers.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
set up or found
From this reading "Only just found that out, my dear old thing," rejoined Villiers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
Hugh
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From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two chums were "turning in".
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only just found that out, my dear old thing," rejoined Villiers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Only just found that out, my dear old thing," rejoined Villiers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What's the wheeze now?"
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only just found that out, my dear old thing," rejoined Villiers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Only just found that out, my dear old thing," rejoined Villiers.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "Only just found that out, my dear old thing," rejoined Villiers.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
express in words
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
Thalassa
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From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Only just found that out, my dear old thing," rejoined Villiers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
a special situation
From this reading "Only just found that out, my dear old thing," rejoined Villiers.
threesnounUS /θriːz/
plural of “three” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
TitanianounUS /təˈtɑːnjə/
a white powder used as a pigment for its high covering power and durability
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The two chums were "turning in".
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two chums were "turning in".
twosnounUS /tuːz/
plural of “two” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They shared a room in Thalassa Towers, the rest of the members of the expedition being accommodated in twos and threes in the spacious old building.
Villiers
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From this reading "Only just found that out, my dear old thing," rejoined Villiers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two chums were "turning in".
What's
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From this reading "What's the wheeze now?"
wheezenounUS /wiːz/
breathing with a husky or whistling sound
From this reading "What's the wheeze now?"
YachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The Yacht "Titania" "I say, Sir Hugh is a thundering good sort, old man," observed Beverley.
