aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Mr. Neeven curtly requested the _Norna's_ captain to accompany him to Trullyabister "on business."
Adiesen
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From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "AND BOUND FAST THEIR SWORDS IN WEBS GOODLY WOVEN."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
confined by bonds
From this reading "AND BOUND FAST THEIR SWORDS IN WEBS GOODLY WOVEN."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Neeven curtly requested the _Norna's_ captain to accompany him to Trullyabister "on business."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Mr. Neeven curtly requested the _Norna's_ captain to accompany him to Trullyabister "on business."
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading Mr. Neeven curtly requested the _Norna's_ captain to accompany him to Trullyabister "on business."
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "AND BOUND FAST THEIR SWORDS IN WEBS GOODLY WOVEN."
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
Fred
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From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
GOODLYadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "AND BOUND FAST THEIR SWORDS IN WEBS GOODLY WOVEN."
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
Holtum
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From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "AND BOUND FAST THEIR SWORDS IN WEBS GOODLY WOVEN."
inspectingverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
the act of departing
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
light-keeper's
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From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Neeven curtly requested the _Norna's_ captain to accompany him to Trullyabister "on business."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
Neeven
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From this reading Mr. Neeven curtly requested the _Norna's_ captain to accompany him to Trullyabister "on business."
not any; not one
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
Norna's
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From this reading Mr. Neeven curtly requested the _Norna's_ captain to accompany him to Trullyabister "on business."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Neeven curtly requested the _Norna's_ captain to accompany him to Trullyabister "on business."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Mr. Neeven curtly requested the _Norna's_ captain to accompany him to Trullyabister "on business."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
express in words
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
shuffledverbUS /ˈʃʌfəld/
past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
SWORDSnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "AND BOUND FAST THEIR SWORDS IN WEBS GOODLY WOVEN."
carry out
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
TammynounUS /ˈtæmi/
plain-woven (often glazed) fabric of wool or wool and cotton used especially formerly for linings and garments and curtains
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "AND BOUND FAST THEIR SWORDS IN WEBS GOODLY WOVEN."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Dr. Holtum, Harry Mitchell, and Fred followed Mr. Adiesen to his study, for the purpose of inspecting some of its treasures.
Trullyabister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Neeven curtly requested the _Norna's_ captain to accompany him to Trullyabister "on business."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
WEBSnounUS /webz/
plural of “web” — an intricate network suggesting something that was formed by weaving or interweaving
From this reading "AND BOUND FAST THEIR SWORDS IN WEBS GOODLY WOVEN."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I think," said Fred as Tammy shuffled away, "that some of us must follow the 'light-keeper's' example and take ourselves off, especially as we came without invitation."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But no one would permit him to say another word about leaving.
WOVENadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading "AND BOUND FAST THEIR SWORDS IN WEBS GOODLY WOVEN."
