generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading We gladly accepted the offer.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
Bluefishnoun
bluish warm-water marine food and game fish that follow schools of small fishes into shallow waters
From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading We gladly accepted the offer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading HUNTING THE OSTRICH.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
ingratiated
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From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
JokernounUS /ˈdʒoʊkər/
a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading We gladly accepted the offer.
OSTRICHnounUS /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
From this reading HUNTING THE OSTRICH.
ostrich-hunt
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From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
PatagonianounUS /ˌpætəˈɡoʊniə/
region in southern South America between the Andes and the South Atlantic
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
PicklenounUS /ˈpɪkəl/
vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
pronunciationnounUS /proʊˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
the manner in which someone utters a word
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
To recall to mind.
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUNTING THE OSTRICH.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
Tony
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From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
Trybrace
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From this reading The party who were to accompany him consisted of the captain, the second mate (Pat Pickle), Tony Trybrace, Bluefish, Dicky Drake and myself.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
Walgilka
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From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
which person or people
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
belonging to which person
From this reading The chief, whose name was Walgilka--I spell it to produce the pronunciation as I remember it--signified the day upon which we were to start, and promised to have the requisite number of horses in readiness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before we set out from the coasts of Patagonia, Captain Joker, together with several of his crew--myself among the number--who had ingratiated themselves in the good graces of the natives, received an invitation from the chief to go with him upon an ostrich-hunt in the interior.
