used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
anew
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
(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 Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
in addition
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
eloquentlyadverbUS /ˈeləkwəntli/
with eloquence
From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
Guardian-Mother
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
Guicowar
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From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
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 Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
kinglyadjectiveUS /ˈkɪŋli/
having the rank of or resembling or befitting a king
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
liberalitynounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈælətiː/
an inclination to favor progress and individual freedom
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
for more time
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
magnatenounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
Modava
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
MoroccanadjectiveUS /mərˈɑːkən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Morocco or its people
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
and nothing more
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
princesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəz/
plural of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
PUNJABnounUS /pənˈdʒɑːb/
a historical region on northwestern India and northern Pakistan
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
Ringgold
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From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
term of address for a man
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
SpeechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Captain Ringgold returned his thanks quite eloquently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
Tremlyn
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From this reading Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava could not in a lifetime discharge their obligations to their friends who had entertained them like princes on board of the Guardian-Mother.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
precisely as stated
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Speeches were made by all the principal persons of the party of Americans, and by the Moroccan magnate, expressive of the very great enjoyment of the visit, and in praise of the liberality of the kingly host's hospitality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT THE CAPITAL OF THE PUNJAB An early breakfast was provided for the travellers, and at this repast the farewells were spoken.
which person or people
From this reading The Guicowar again enlarged upon the service the commander had rendered to India in saving the lives of two of his best friends, who had also been the friends of his country, and his only regret was that the Americans could not remain longer.
