used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “One person?” asked Peter curiously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
Cliveden
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From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
ConservancynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvənsi/
a commission with jurisdiction over fisheries and navigation in a port or river
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
Cookham
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From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading “One person?” asked Peter curiously.
damagesnounUS /ˈdæmədʒəz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
having the place or position changed
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
how
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From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
go away from a place
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
a large number or amount
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
engage in
From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One person?” asked Peter curiously.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
a human being
From this reading “One person?” asked Peter curiously.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading “One person?” asked Peter curiously.
PIRATICALadjective
characteristic of pirates
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
PLAYROOMnounUS /ˈpleɪruːm/
a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc)
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
repairingverbUS /rɪˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
cut with a saw
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
shan't
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From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
carry out
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
precisely as stated
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
we'd
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From this reading A PERFECT PIRATICAL PLAYROOM Stuart began: “We shan’t care to be disturbed, so we’d better build under water.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nor will we take it on a repairing lease, but leave the Thames Conservancy responsible for damages.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Merle at this juncture wanted to know how he saw the Thames Conservancy; in her eyes, it wore very bright blue with lots of gilt buttons, and was always sitting round a table.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That stretch of river between Cliveden and Cookham would make quite a good ceiling.
