used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
childishlyadverb
in a childlike manner
From this reading It's a simple cipher--a childishly simple one if we use our wits.
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading It's a simple cipher--a childishly simple one if we use our wits.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come!" said the Tracer suddenly; "this won't do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Come!" said the Tracer suddenly; "this won't do.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It's a simple cipher--a childishly simple one if we use our wits.
intellectsnounUS /ˈɪntəlekts/
plural of “intellect” — knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
It's
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From this reading It's a simple cipher--a childishly simple one if we use our wits.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
and nothing more
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It's a simple cipher--a childishly simple one if we use our wits.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
recurring again and again
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
repetitionsnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “repetition” — an event that repeats
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come!" said the Tracer suddenly; "this won't do.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It's a simple cipher--a childishly simple one if we use our wits.
term of address for a man
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
Solomon'snounUS /ˈsɑːləmənz/
possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Come!" said the Tracer suddenly; "this won't do.
symbolnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
symbolsnounUS /ˈsɪmbəlz/
plural of “symbol” — an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Come!" said the Tracer suddenly; "this won't do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Come!" said the Tracer suddenly; "this won't do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
TracernounUS /ˈtreɪsər/
an investigator who is employed to find missing persons or missing goods
From this reading "Come!" said the Tracer suddenly; "this won't do.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
the act of using
From this reading Come, Captain, let us use our intellects; let us talk it over with that paper lying there between us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It's a simple cipher--a childishly simple one if we use our wits.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now, sir, what I see repeated before us on this sheet of paper is merely one of the forms of a symbol known as Solomon's Seal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are too few symbols to give us a key; too few repetitions to furnish us with any key basis.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading It's a simple cipher--a childishly simple one if we use our wits.
won't
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From this reading "Come!" said the Tracer suddenly; "this won't do.
