used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The books, most of which were new to him, were a great and unfailing resource.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the articles which Falkland left behind him were two guns, of which Herbert and Melville made frequent use.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Among the articles which Falkland left behind him were two guns, of which Herbert and Melville made frequent use.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Among the articles which Falkland left behind him were two guns, of which Herbert and Melville made frequent use.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
wanted intensely
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
Falkland
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From this reading Among the articles which Falkland left behind him were two guns, of which Herbert and Melville made frequent use.
fatiguedadjectiveUS /fəˈtiːɡd/
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Among the articles which Falkland left behind him were two guns, of which Herbert and Melville made frequent use.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The books, most of which were new to him, were a great and unfailing resource.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Among the articles which Falkland left behind him were two guns, of which Herbert and Melville made frequent use.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The books, most of which were new to him, were a great and unfailing resource.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
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 Among the articles which Falkland left behind him were two guns, of which Herbert and Melville made frequent use.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Among the articles which Falkland left behind him were two guns, of which Herbert and Melville made frequent use.
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
Melville's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The books, most of which were new to him, were a great and unfailing resource.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The books, most of which were new to him, were a great and unfailing resource.
not any; not one
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
and nothing more
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The books, most of which were new to him, were a great and unfailing resource.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Herbert had a natural taste for hunting, though, at home, having no gun of his own, he had not been able to gratify his taste as much as he desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Melville's purchase comprised not only the cottage, but its contents, pictures and books included.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The books, most of which were new to him, were a great and unfailing resource.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Among the articles which Falkland left behind him were two guns, of which Herbert and Melville made frequent use.
unfailingadjectiveUS /ənˈfeɪlɪŋ/
not liable to failure
From this reading The books, most of which were new to him, were a great and unfailing resource.
the act of using
From this reading Among the articles which Falkland left behind him were two guns, of which Herbert and Melville made frequent use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The books, most of which were new to him, were a great and unfailing resource.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The books, most of which were new to him, were a great and unfailing resource.
which person or people
From this reading This was fortunate, for though Herbert, who was strong, and fond of outdoor sports, such as hunting and fishing, could have contented himself, Melville was easily fatigued, and spent at least half of the day in the cabin.
