used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading They set out on it, but their adventures take them no farther than Holland, which is where they already are.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading They set out on it, but their adventures take them no farther than Holland, which is where they already are.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin, by William H G Kingston.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Kingston does not really show how humorous he can be in most of his books, but this book is definitely meant to be funny and succeeds.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
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Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Kingston does not really show how humorous he can be in most of his books, but this book is definitely meant to be funny and succeeds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kingston does not really show how humorous he can be in most of his books, but this book is definitely meant to be funny and succeeds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin, by William H G Kingston.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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determine the number or amount of
From this reading Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin, by William H G Kingston.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
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doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Kingston does not really show how humorous he can be in most of his books, but this book is definitely meant to be funny and succeeds.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading They set out on it, but their adventures take them no farther than Holland, which is where they already are.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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Funnibos
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arousing or provoking laughter
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a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin, by William H G Kingston.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin, by William H G Kingston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kingston does not really show how humorous he can be in most of his books, but this book is definitely meant to be funny and succeeds.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
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how
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humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading Kingston does not really show how humorous he can be in most of his books, but this book is definitely meant to be funny and succeeds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kingston does not really show how humorous he can be in most of his books, but this book is definitely meant to be funny and succeeds.
resulting from one's intentions
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This book is definitely intended for the younger ones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They set out on it, but their adventures take them no farther than Holland, which is where they already are.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
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inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
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minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
used to form the superlative
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not any; not one
From this reading They set out on it, but their adventures take them no farther than Holland, which is where they already are.
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Kingston does not really show how humorous he can be in most of his books, but this book is definitely meant to be funny and succeeds.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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Stilkin
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succeedsverbUS /səkˈsiːdz/
third-person singular of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
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carry out
From this reading They set out on it, but their adventures take them no farther than Holland, which is where they already are.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They set out on it, but their adventures take them no farther than Holland, which is where they already are.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They set out on it, but their adventures take them no farther than Holland, which is where they already are.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They set out on it, but their adventures take them no farther than Holland, which is where they already are.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This book is definitely intended for the younger ones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kingston does not really show how humorous he can be in most of his books, but this book is definitely meant to be funny and succeeds.
TravelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin, by William H G Kingston.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
VoyagesnounUS /ˈvɔɪədʒəz/
plural of “voyage” — an act of traveling by water
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in or at the place that
From this reading They set out on it, but their adventures take them no farther than Holland, which is where they already are.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They set out on it, but their adventures take them no farther than Holland, which is where they already are.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
William
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everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Two elderly minor nobles agree that they will set out on a voyage to see the world.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
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