used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
AustraliannounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljən/
a native or inhabitant of Australia
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
bidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
blue-books
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From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
gotten under control
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
explorationnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃən/
to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
GuineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
for this reason
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
a message received and understood
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading INTRODUCTION.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
immediately past
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
missionariesnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/
plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
narrativesnounUS /ˈnærətɪvz/
plural of “narrative” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
prominentlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmənəntli/
in a prominent way
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
carry out
From this reading The name often appears in our newspapers and missionary reports, and bids fair to take a somewhat prominent place in our blue-books.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Public attention has been repeatedly and prominently directed to New Guinea during the last few months.
precisely as stated
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Hence a brief sketch indicating the present state of knowledge on these points will be a fitting introduction to the narratives of exploration, of adventure, and of Christian work contained in this volume.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet very few general readers possess accurate information about the island itself, about the work of English missionaries there, or about the part New Guinea seems destined to play in Australian politics.
