used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In about half an hour they were summoned to Conference Hall again for a continuation of the lecture.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
anew
From this reading In about half an hour they were summoned to Conference Hall again for a continuation of the lecture.
almanacnounUS /ˈɑːlmənæk/
an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In about half an hour they were summoned to Conference Hall again for a continuation of the lecture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
awnings
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From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
comparisonsnounUS /kəmˈperəsənz/
plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
ConferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading In about half an hour they were summoned to Conference Hall again for a continuation of the lecture.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading In about half an hour they were summoned to Conference Hall again for a continuation of the lecture.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
DISCOURSESnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
divisible by two
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In about half an hour they were summoned to Conference Hall again for a continuation of the lecture.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading In about half an hour they were summoned to Conference Hall again for a continuation of the lecture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In about half an hour they were summoned to Conference Hall again for a continuation of the lecture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
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 LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
for more time
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
mid-summer
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From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
the middle of the day
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
on the contrary
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
softeningnounUS /ˈsɔːfənɪŋ/
the process of becoming softer
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
StatisticaladjectiveUS /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/
of or relating to statistics
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading In about half an hour they were summoned to Conference Hall again for a continuation of the lecture.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
TREMLYN
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From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
viscountnounUS /ˈvɪskaʊnt/
(in various countries) a son or younger brother or a count
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The sun was rather warm on both sides of noon, though it was not oppressive, and the abundant awnings protected the passengers from its more searching rays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading LORD TREMLYN DISCOURSES MORE ABOUT INDIA The delightful weather of the forenoon charmed the party as they walked the deck.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It was mid-summer in the middle of the winter, as they looked at it; for the almanac of home lingered in their minds, though the days were longer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Statistical as the lecture had been, the viscount had made it interesting by softening the figures with his comparisons; and some of his points, even in regard to the States, were new to them, and especially in regard to the United Kingdom.
