used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
anew
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
(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 I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
analyzedadjectiveUS /ˈænəlaɪzd/
examined carefully and methodically; broken down for consideration of constituent parts
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
battened
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From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
Chelsea
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From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
an act that fails
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
not accessible to view
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
Keppel
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From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
KILBURN
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From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
lootnounUS /luːt/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
the force of workers available
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
Reilly
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From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
ruddernounUS /ˈrʌdər/
a hinged vertical airfoil mounted at the tail of an aircraft and used to make horizontal course changes
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
Seahorsenoun
either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
Staffurth
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From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
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 I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seal, however, as a practical seaman, examined the plan which Usher drew, and gave it as his opinion that the _Seahorse_ had been preserved in the manner described by Usher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
USHERverbUS /ˈʌʃər/
take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I introduced him to Seal, Reilly, and old Staffurth, and we all closely analyzed his story, which at first seemed so extraordinary to us as to be beyond credence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His theory was that the antique vessel had been battened down for a storm, and that the rudder being carried away the men on board were helpless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading To him I explained the whole of the curious circumstances, our exciting search after the hidden loot, and our utter failure—a narrative which interested him greatly, and caused him to become enthusiastic in his desire to render us assistance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOUSE AT KILBURN ROBERT USHER returned with me to Chelsea and again took up his abode in Keppel Street.
