used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the tourists were twenty-one Knights Templar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
wanted intensely
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
a message received and understood
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE ISLAND OF MALTA.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading Among the tourists were twenty-one Knights Templar.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
lecturernounUS /ˈlektʃərər/
a public lecturer at certain universities
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
MALTAnounUS /ˈmɔːltə/
a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
From this reading THE ISLAND OF MALTA.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ISLAND OF MALTA.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
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From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
TemplarnounUS /ˈtemplər/
a knight of a religious military order established in 1118 to protect pilgrims and the Holy Sepulcher
From this reading Among the tourists were twenty-one Knights Templar.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ISLAND OF MALTA.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading These Knights took a special interest in the history of the island of Malta and the romantic story of the Knights of St. John.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Among the tourists were twenty-one Knights Templar.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading Among the tourists were twenty-one Knights Templar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the tourists were twenty-one Knights Templar.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
which person or people
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the benefit of those who desired the information, a lecture on Malta was delivered by a member of our party who was familiar with the subject.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Know something of the history of the island," advised the lecturer, "and you will appreciate and enjoy what you see there more highly than you would without that knowledge.
