used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "There are a lot of legends about this old wreck of a castle," laughed Hennessy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are a lot of legends about this old wreck of a castle," laughed Hennessy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Mr. Hennessy has been returning good for evil.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "There are a lot of legends about this old wreck of a castle," laughed Hennessy.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
divisible by two
From this reading EVEN UP FOR MR.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading "Mr. Hennessy has been returning good for evil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading EVEN UP FOR MR.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Mr. Hennessy has been returning good for evil.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Hennessy has been returning good for evil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
Hennessy
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From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
a small worthless amount
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
KAMANAKO
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From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "There are a lot of legends about this old wreck of a castle," laughed Hennessy.
legendsnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading "There are a lot of legends about this old wreck of a castle," laughed Hennessy.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "There are a lot of legends about this old wreck of a castle," laughed Hennessy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
the force of workers available
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
used to form the superlative
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
a form of address for a man
From this reading EVEN UP FOR MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "There are a lot of legends about this old wreck of a castle," laughed Hennessy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
rejoiningverbUS /riˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "Mr. Hennessy has been returning good for evil.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
express in words
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There are a lot of legends about this old wreck of a castle," laughed Hennessy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading EVEN UP FOR MR.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While I am unable to tell him any of the things he wants most to know about our boat, he, on the other hand, has been telling me much of interest about these ruins."
which person or people
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading "There are a lot of legends about this old wreck of a castle," laughed Hennessy.
the day immediately before today
From this reading KAMANAKO "This is Mr. Hennessy, one of the newspaper men who visited our boat yesterday afternoon," said Jack, on rejoining his companions.
