used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
adultsnounUS /əˈdʌlts/
plural of “adult” — a fully developed person from maturity onward
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
anew
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
wanted intensely
From this reading As he expressed it, he desired to make them hungry for lectures.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
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 The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
one or the other of two
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
every person
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
communicated in words
From this reading As he expressed it, he desired to make them hungry for lectures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
hilariousadjectiveUS /hɪˈleriəs/
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading As he expressed it, he desired to make them hungry for lectures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
ISLAMISMnoun
a fundamentalist Islamic revivalist movement generally characterized by moral conservatism and the literal interpretation of the Koran and the attempt to implement Islamic values in all aspects of life
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As he expressed it, he desired to make them hungry for lectures.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading As he expressed it, he desired to make them hungry for lectures.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
engage in
From this reading As he expressed it, he desired to make them hungry for lectures.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
and nothing more
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
overworkingnounUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
the act of working too much or too long
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
go across or through
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
potatonounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
Ringgold
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From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
move upward
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
shuffle-board
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From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
precisely as stated
From this reading The commander had taught them these amusements early in their sea experience, and they always became very hilarious over them.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The passengers appeared to be well occupied; for the boys had brought shuffle-board and the potato game on the planks, and everybody was enjoying these plays, either by taking part or looking on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides, he was prudent and judicious in the conduct of the study department; for the adults were not in training as students, and he was somewhat afraid of overworking them, and creating a dislike for the conferences.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF ISLAMISM Captain Ringgold permitted the day, which was only the second of the voyage, to pass away until half past three o'clock in the afternoon without again calling the conference together.
