used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
(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 The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
COMMENDEDverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
CONVERSATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
countenancedverbUS /ˈkaʊntənənst/
past form of “countenance” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
wanted intensely
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
EMINENTadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
immortalsnounUS /ˌɪˈmɔːrtəlz/
plural of “immortal” — a person (such as an author) of enduring fame
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
LUGGNAGGIANS
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From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
subject to death
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
a human being
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
have in common
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
STRULDBRUGS
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From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I had many acquaintances among persons of the best fashion, and being always attended by my interpreter, the conversation we had was not disagreeable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading One day in much good company I was asked by a person of quality whether I had seen any of their _struldbrugs_, or immortals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
which person or people
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LUGGNAGGIANS COMMENDED—A PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION OF THE STRULDBRUGS, WITH MANY CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE AUTHOR AND SOME EMINENT PERSONS UPON THAT SUBJECT.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I said I had not, and desired he would explain to me what he meant by such an appellation applied to a mortal creature.
but in spite of that
From this reading The Luggnaggians are a polite and generous people, and although they are not without some share of that pride which is peculiar to all Eastern countries, yet they show themselves courteous to strangers, especially such who are countenanced by the court.
