used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
(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 They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I suppose you all know where you are," said Captain Ringgold, rising from his chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading History was to be mingled with it so far as practicable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
Blanche
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From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "I suppose you all know where you are," said Captain Ringgold, rising from his chair.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
engineersnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading History was to be mingled with it so far as practicable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
Guardian-Mother
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From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose you all know where you are," said Captain Ringgold, rising from his chair.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading History was to be mingled with it so far as practicable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose you all know where you are," said Captain Ringgold, rising from his chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I suppose you all know where you are," said Captain Ringgold, rising from his chair.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
mapsnounUS /mæps/
plural of “map” — a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface (or part of it)
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
Maud
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From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading History was to be mingled with it so far as practicable.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
PittsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pitt” — a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading History was to be mingled with it so far as practicable.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
Ringgold
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From this reading "I suppose you all know where you are," said Captain Ringgold, rising from his chair.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "I suppose you all know where you are," said Captain Ringgold, rising from his chair.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose you all know where you are," said Captain Ringgold, rising from his chair.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading History was to be mingled with it so far as practicable.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
SULTANnounUS /ˈsʌl.tən/
A noble monarch or supreme sovereign ruler of an Islamic country or empire.
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose you all know where you are," said Captain Ringgold, rising from his chair.
express in words
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
TurkeynounUS /ˈtɜːrki/
large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading History was to be mingled with it so far as practicable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE CITY OF THE SULTAN Pitts and the engineers remained on board of the Maud, but the rest of her ship's company repaired to the deck of the Guardian-Mother, where the captain and the professor were to tell them something about Turkey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading History was to be mingled with it so far as practicable.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The regular class in the library, consisting of Miss Blanche and the big four, were present, for their instruction was one of the principal purposes of the voyage round the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They had been studying geography all the time, and they had obtained a better knowledge of the countries visited than it would be possible to get from books and maps.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose you all know where you are," said Captain Ringgold, rising from his chair.
