used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
in addition
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the last part of my sojourn in Australia my situation grew more and more perilous.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading During the last part of my sojourn in Australia my situation grew more and more perilous.
(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 Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last part of my sojourn in Australia my situation grew more and more perilous.
divisible by two
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading During the last part of my sojourn in Australia my situation grew more and more perilous.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
immediately past
From this reading During the last part of my sojourn in Australia my situation grew more and more perilous.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
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 Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
a particular point in time
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
Morbora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
Morbora's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the last part of my sojourn in Australia my situation grew more and more perilous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
and nothing more
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During the last part of my sojourn in Australia my situation grew more and more perilous.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading During the last part of my sojourn in Australia my situation grew more and more perilous.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
precariousadjectiveUS /priˈkeriəs/
affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
get by special effort
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading During the last part of my sojourn in Australia my situation grew more and more perilous.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading During the last part of my sojourn in Australia my situation grew more and more perilous.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
express in words
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My life in danger—Morbora’s ingratitude—Another danger—My position grows more precarious—The black man’s fondness for imitating.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
hard to endure
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
unguardedadjectiveUS /ənˈɡɑːrdɪd/
lacking protection or a guard
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
in or at the place that
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We were at this time about to set poison for some animals, which I was trying to secure in Morbora’s “land.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Morbora was himself one of our party, and I promised him not only tobacco, but also a handkerchief of many colours, if he would tell me honestly where I had better lay the poison.
Yokkai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In an unguarded moment Yokkai even happened to tell me how the blacks were constantly laying plots against me.
