used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
the state of being absent
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
for the reason that
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
confined by bonds
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
BrisbanenounUS /ˈbrɪzbeɪn/
capital and largest city of Queensland state; located in the southeastern corner of Queensland on the Pacific; settled by British as a penal colony; 3rd largest city in Australia
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
characterized by great determination
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
being one more than seven
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
set up or found
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We made our way to Newcastle, where Captain Brown had his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We made our way to Newcastle, where Captain Brown had his home.
HOMEWARDadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
the literary culture
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading We made our way to Newcastle, where Captain Brown had his home.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
NewcastlenounUS /ˈnuːkæsəl/
a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)
From this reading We made our way to Newcastle, where Captain Brown had his home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
on one occasion
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We made our way to Newcastle, where Captain Brown had his home.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
Pelewnoun
a chain of more than 200 islands about 400 miles long in the western central Pacific Ocean
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We made our way to Newcastle, where Captain Brown had his home.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We made our way to Newcastle, where Captain Brown had his home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOMEWARD BOUND CAPTAIN Brown and I left the “Pelew” at Brisbane, he, because he did not care for the Solomon Island trips for the reason stated in the previous chapter, and I, because what I had seen and heard had satisfied any desire I had to visit those regions.
in or at the place that
From this reading We made our way to Newcastle, where Captain Brown had his home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Here I found letters awaiting me from England, which stirred within me a longing to see the old country once more.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
a late time of life
From this reading I had been away about eight years and seven months, and the strange part of this long absence was that I had promised those at home it should not be a long voyage, but circumstances, and my love of roaming had lengthened the months into years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I determined, however, that now I would go back, but before doing this I made up my mind to have a good time in Newcastle, and I did, for if you have money to spend, that is the place to get through it.
