used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
bananasnounUS /bəˈnænəz/
plural of “banana” — any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
CHIPPERTON
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From this reading CHIPPERTON KEEPS PERFECTLY COOL.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
ColbertnounUS /ˈkoʊlbərt/
butter creamed with parsley and tarragon and beef extract
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading CHIPPERTON KEEPS PERFECTLY COOL.
CornyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrni/
dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
customernounUS /ˈkʌstəmər/
someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
darkeys
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From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
didn't
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From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
don't
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From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
take in solid food
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
fig-bananas
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From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
set up or found
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
It's
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From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
and nothing more
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading CHIPPERTON KEEPS PERFECTLY COOL.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
market-house
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From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
NassaunounUS /ˈnæsɔː/
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
not any; not one
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading CHIPPERTON KEEPS PERFECTLY COOL.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
an angry dispute
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
required or under orders
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
the act of using
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
precisely as stated
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It's of no use to deny the fact that Nassau was a pretty dull place, just about this time.
wasn't
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From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
in or at the place that
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It's not to be supposed that our quarrel affected the negroes, or the sky, or the taste of bananas; but the darkeys didn't amuse me, and my recollection of those days is that they were cloudy, and that I wasn't a very good customer down in the market-house by the harbor, where we used to go and buy little fig-bananas, which they didn't have at the hotel, but which were mighty good to eat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At least Corny and I found it so, and I don't believe young Mr. Colbert was very happy, for he didn't look it.
