used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
anew
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
(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 All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
Blanche
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
wanted intensely
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
discernmentnounUS /dɪˈsɝːn.mənt/
The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
Ferrolan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
FLORAnounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
freshenverbUS /ˈfreʃən/
make (to feel) fresh
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
INDIAnounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
a room where books are kept
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
Modava
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
monsoonnounUS /mɑːnˈsuːn/
a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
north-eastadverbUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːst/
to, toward, or in the northeast
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
a human being
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
plankingnounUS /ˈplæŋkɪŋ/
planks collectively; a quantity of planks
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
transport commercially
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
term of address for a man
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
SNAKESnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
Tremlyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very pleasant day after the storm, and the ship had again struck into the north-east monsoon.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Miss Blanche was walking the deck with Louis on one side of her, and Sir Modava on the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FLORA AND THE SNAKES OF INDIA The middle of the day was devoted to recreation.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While most of the company were planking the promenade deck, it was observed that Lord Tremlyn and Dr. Ferrolan had retired to the library; for though they were very familiar with India and its people, they desired to freshen their memory among the books.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading All the ladies had declared over and over again that the latter was a very fascinating man; but he was a person of discernment, and he could not very well help seeing that the young millionaire had a special interest in the beautiful young lady.
