used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading What momentous results sometimes attend the acts of individuals in the humble walks of life!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What were the feelings of this native, as he cut his way through the chaparrals?
aspirationsnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “aspiration” — a will to succeed
From this reading Had he aspirations?
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading What momentous results sometimes attend the acts of individuals in the humble walks of life!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
chaparrals
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From this reading What were the feelings of this native, as he cut his way through the chaparrals?
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading What were the feelings of this native, as he cut his way through the chaparrals?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
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 Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading What were the feelings of this native, as he cut his way through the chaparrals?
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
full-grownadjective
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What were the feelings of this native, as he cut his way through the chaparrals?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What were the feelings of this native, as he cut his way through the chaparrals?
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading What momentous results sometimes attend the acts of individuals in the humble walks of life!
hungernounUS /ˈhʌŋɡər/
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading What momentous results sometimes attend the acts of individuals in the humble walks of life!
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What momentous results sometimes attend the acts of individuals in the humble walks of life!
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading What momentous results sometimes attend the acts of individuals in the humble walks of life!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading What were the feelings of this native, as he cut his way through the chaparrals?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
pilotagenoun
the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading What momentous results sometimes attend the acts of individuals in the humble walks of life!
transport commercially
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading What momentous results sometimes attend the acts of individuals in the humble walks of life!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading What were the feelings of this native, as he cut his way through the chaparrals?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading What momentous results sometimes attend the acts of individuals in the humble walks of life!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What were the feelings of this native, as he cut his way through the chaparrals?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early on the following morning, the ship having been ordered to drop along down the coast, the party were in motion under the pilotage of the Indian above mentioned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What momentous results sometimes attend the acts of individuals in the humble walks of life!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading This poor Indian, having been driven to the shore by hunger, had, while making a meal of raw fish, imparted a word, which single word was the means of bringing forth to the world a full-grown king.
