used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On my first tour I saw filthy sanitary arrangements, or none at all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
react verbally
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading On my first tour I saw filthy sanitary arrangements, or none at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On my first tour I saw filthy sanitary arrangements, or none at all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
cesspitnoun
a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
Chris
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading From then on the pathway was cleared for all our efforts.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
without deviation
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
the act of discovering something
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
FijinounUS /ˈfiːdʒi/
an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
FijiansnounUS /ˈfɪdʒiənz/
plural of “fijian” — a native or inhabitant of Fiji
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading On my first tour I saw filthy sanitary arrangements, or none at all.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From then on the pathway was cleared for all our efforts.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
health-conscious
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From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On my first tour I saw filthy sanitary arrangements, or none at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
Kendrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
latrinesnounUS /ləˈtriːnz/
plural of “latrine” — a public toilet in a military area
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
Malakai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
not one, and not any
From this reading On my first tour I saw filthy sanitary arrangements, or none at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On my first tour I saw filthy sanitary arrangements, or none at all.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On my first tour I saw filthy sanitary arrangements, or none at all.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
orientaladjectiveUS /ˌɔːriˈentəl/
denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
pathwaynounUS /ˈpæθweɪ/
a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain
From this reading From then on the pathway was cleared for all our efforts.
preventionnounUS /priˈvenʃən/
the act of preventing
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
sanitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsænɪteri/
free from filth and pathogens
From this reading On my first tour I saw filthy sanitary arrangements, or none at all.
cut with a saw
From this reading On my first tour I saw filthy sanitary arrangements, or none at all.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
not in physical motion
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading From then on the pathway was cleared for all our efforts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading On my first tour I saw filthy sanitary arrangements, or none at all.
transplantverbUS /trænˈsplænt/
lift and reset in another soil or situation
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
the act of using
From this reading By education we tried to induce the natives and oriental transplant to use ordinary cesspit latrines; our efforts met with more success after the discovery of a new internal remedy had rewarded us with public approval and made the Fijians health-conscious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW THE ANSWER CAME In Fiji we started out directly for cure and prevention, an active campaign.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chris Kendrick was still with me, my gem of the first water; Malakai was a newly discovered diamond.
