take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
Alameda
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From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
BarknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
CadiznounUS /kəˈdiːz/
an ancient port city in southwestern Spain
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
Escarabajosa
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From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
JacobnounUS /ˈdʒeɪkəb/
French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
Lingall
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From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
Lobo
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From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
PelhamnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADVENTURE ON THE ROAD.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In twelve hours after she started, the American Prince was in the harbor of Cadiz.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Pelham sent them ashore as soon as the anchor went over the bow.
which person or people
From this reading Bark Lingall was on board; and Jacob Lobo, who spoke five languages, had been engaged at the Hotel de la Alameda as his companion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you expect to find the Count de Escarabajosa in Cadiz?” asked the interpreter, as they landed.
