used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
(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 The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
India-shawl
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From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
Ludlow
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From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
Myndert
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From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
Patroon
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From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
quarter-deck
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From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
Staats
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From this reading The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity.
taciturnitynoun
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity.
carry out
From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Tempest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading The appearance of Myndert, thoughtful, disappointed, and most evidently perplexed, caused the ideas of all to take a new direction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dialogue was professional, as Van Staats maintained his ancient reputation for taciturnity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During the time past in the secret conference of the cabin, Ludlow and the Patroon were held in discourse on the quarter-deck, by the hero of the India-shawl.
in or at the place that
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “This will prove a brave kingdom to me; Where I shall have my music, for nothing.”
