used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
(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 "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
Barry
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From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
set up or found
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
he'll
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From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
come together
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
the force of workers available
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
NINTHnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
not any; not one
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
the act of departing politely
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
PerthnounUS /pɜːrθ/
the state capital of Western Australia
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
schoonersnounUS /ˈskuːnərz/
plural of “schooner” — a large beer glass
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
Seagrave
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From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
SHARK'S
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From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
express in words
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
Tuxford
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From this reading Perth, in those days, did not strike them as a particularly desirable place to live in, but Barry Tuxford found it suited his purpose to remain there for the present.
Tuxford's
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From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
being of use or service
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
precisely as stated
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If he is alive, and you meet him, he'll be very useful, for he knows all about the place and you can tell him from me if he helps you I will not forget him."
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHAPTER NINTH _IN SHARK'S BAY_ Parting with Captain Seagrave and his men was no easy matter, but in a few days farewells were exchanged and the new arrivals went to Barry Tuxford's house at Perth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here they remained three or four weeks, while the schooners were being fitted out, and learned what their duties would be.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll find pearls, I am sure," said Barry, "and I should not be at all surprised if you came across Jacob Rank.
