adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was first taken to the commandante and presented to him as a commercial traveller.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
AikennounUS /ˈeɪkɪn/
United States writer (1889-1973)
From this reading “As soon as it is moonlight,” Aiken answered.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was first taken to the commandante and presented to him as a commercial traveller.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “As soon as it is moonlight,” Aiken answered.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As soon as it is moonlight,” Aiken answered.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Aiken asked him for a passport permitting me to proceed to the capital “for purposes of trade.”
avoidverbUS /əˈvɔɪd/
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
buoysnounUS /ˈbuːiz/
plural of “buoy” — bright-colored; a float attached by rope to the seabed to mark channels in a harbor or underwater hazards
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
capitalnounUS /ˈkæpətəl/
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Aiken asked him for a passport permitting me to proceed to the capital “for purposes of trade.”
commandante
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From this reading I was first taken to the commandante and presented to him as a commercial traveller.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading I was first taken to the commandante and presented to him as a commercial traveller.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
consularadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsələr/
having to do with a consul or his office or duties
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
CorteznounUS /kɔːrˈtez/
Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547)
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The remainder of the day was spent in preparing for our journey.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I was first taken to the commandante and presented to him as a commercial traveller.
Fiske
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The remainder of the day was spent in preparing for our journey.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was first taken to the commandante and presented to him as a commercial traveller.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was first taken to the commandante and presented to him as a commercial traveller.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The remainder of the day was spent in preparing for our journey.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “As soon as it is moonlight,” Aiken answered.
Isthmianadjective
of or relating to or forming an isthmus
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “As soon as it is moonlight,” Aiken answered.
JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The remainder of the day was spent in preparing for our journey.
LinenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Aiken asked him for a passport permitting me to proceed to the capital “for purposes of trade.”
moonlightnounUS /ˈmuːnlaɪt/
the light of the Moon
From this reading “As soon as it is moonlight,” Aiken answered.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The remainder of the day was spent in preparing for our journey.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The remainder of the day was spent in preparing for our journey.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading Aiken asked him for a passport permitting me to proceed to the capital “for purposes of trade.”
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Aiken asked him for a passport permitting me to proceed to the capital “for purposes of trade.”
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
PortonounUS /ˈpɔːrtoʊ/
port city in northwest Portugal; noted for port wine
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The remainder of the day was spent in preparing for our journey.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I was first taken to the commandante and presented to him as a commercial traveller.
presidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
proceedverbUS /prəˈsiːd/
continue talking
From this reading Aiken asked him for a passport permitting me to proceed to the capital “for purposes of trade.”
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Aiken asked him for a passport permitting me to proceed to the capital “for purposes of trade.”
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The remainder of the day was spent in preparing for our journey.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading “As soon as it is moonlight,” Aiken answered.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The remainder of the day was spent in preparing for our journey.
suspicionnounUS /səˈspɪʃən/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I was first taken to the commandante and presented to him as a commercial traveller.
TegucigalpanounUS /teɡuːsiˈɡælpə/
the capital and largest city of Honduras
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The remainder of the day was spent in preparing for our journey.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was first taken to the commandante and presented to him as a commercial traveller.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Aiken asked him for a passport permitting me to proceed to the capital “for purposes of trade.”
travellernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading I was first taken to the commandante and presented to him as a commercial traveller.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading As consular agent Aiken needed no passport for himself, but to avoid suspicion he informed the commandante that his object in visiting Tegucigalpa was to persuade Joseph Fiske, as president of the Isthmian Line, to place buoys in the harbor of Porto Cortez and give the commission for their purchase to the commandante.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The remainder of the day was spent in preparing for our journey.
