used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every phase of the question was discussed, and a solution sought.
(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 All previous experiences were insignificant now in comparison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Professor did not attempt to conceal his doubts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading All previous experiences were insignificant now in comparison.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The Professor did not attempt to conceal his doubts.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Professor did not attempt to conceal his doubts.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Every phase of the question was discussed, and a solution sought.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The Professor did not attempt to conceal his doubts.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every phase of the question was discussed, and a solution sought.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading All previous experiences were insignificant now in comparison.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Professor did not attempt to conceal his doubts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All previous experiences were insignificant now in comparison.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading All previous experiences were insignificant now in comparison.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Professor did not attempt to conceal his doubts.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All previous experiences were insignificant now in comparison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Every phase of the question was discussed, and a solution sought.
by chance
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading All previous experiences were insignificant now in comparison.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The Professor did not attempt to conceal his doubts.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Every phase of the question was discussed, and a solution sought.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Every phase of the question was discussed, and a solution sought.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
that is looked for
From this reading Every phase of the question was discussed, and a solution sought.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
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 "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every phase of the question was discussed, and a solution sought.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All previous experiences were insignificant now in comparison.
a Caucasian
From this reading "I have a theory that we are or may be near some other island, possibly inhabited by white or civilized people.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE BIRTHDAY PARTY; AND THE SURPRISE You may be sure that the interesting topic of conversation that night had relation to the events of the day.
