used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
dearly loved
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
breechesnounUS /ˈbriːtʃɪz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
bucklesnounUS /ˈbʌkəlz/
plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
Bullen
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From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
ChristienounUS /ˈkrɪsti/
prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
doughty
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From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
high-heeled
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From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
lacedadjectiveUS /leɪst/
closed with a lace
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
MEDICINEnounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
being perceived or observed
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
Oswego
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From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
paddlers
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From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
paddlesnounUS /ˈpædəlz/
plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
Paymasternoun
a person in charge of paying wages
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
powderedadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊdərd/
consisting of fine particles
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
pumpsnounUS /pʌmps/
plural of “pump” — a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
requisitionedverbUS /ˌrekwəˈzɪʃənd/
past form of “requisition” — make a formal request for official services
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
make square
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading In the middle of this craft, seated in his beloved tub as on a throne, appeared the doughty paymaster, in full uniform.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
the act of using
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading As the big canoe dashed up to the beach, it was noticed that its native crew dropped their paddles and flung themselves down as though utterly exhausted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
a Caucasian
From this reading A WHITE MEDICINE MAN Ensign Christie was right in his conjecture, for the new arrival was Paymaster Bullen.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading This included a cocked hat, carefully powdered wig, laced coat, sword, perfectly fitting breeches, white silk stockings, and high-heeled pumps, surmounted by large silver buckles.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His canoe, which he had requisitioned at Oswego, was of the largest size, and in addition to six Indian paddlers was provided with a square sail, for use before fair winds.
