used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
Charlie
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From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
deem to be
From this reading Only consider how much longer they have been gone than they were on the other trip!"
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
DISCLOSUREnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
founderedverbUS /ˈfaʊndərd/
past form of “founder” — fail utterly; collapse
From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
Fred
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From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Only consider how much longer they have been gone than they were on the other trip!"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
how
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From this reading Only consider how much longer they have been gone than they were on the other trip!"
I'm
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From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
levanternoun
an easterly wind in the western Mediterranean area
From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
for more time
From this reading Only consider how much longer they have been gone than they were on the other trip!"
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
Ned
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From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only consider how much longer they have been gone than they were on the other trip!"
and nothing more
From this reading Only consider how much longer they have been gone than they were on the other trip!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Only consider how much longer they have been gone than they were on the other trip!"
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
RhinesnounUS /raɪnz/
plural of “rhine” — United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING DISCLOSURE.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Only consider how much longer they have been gone than they were on the other trip!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Father," said Ben, "I'm afraid they have been taken by the English, or foundered in a levanter.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Only consider how much longer they have been gone than they were on the other trip!"
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By reason of the tarry of the Arthur Brown in the oven, her voyage was so lengthened, that much uneasiness was felt respecting her at Pleasant Cove, and in Salem, by the parents of the captain and Ned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading A great many consultations were held between Lion Ben, Captain Rhines, Fred Williams, John Rhines, and Charlie Bell, her owners.
