used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
eagerly desirous
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
backwoodsnounUS /ˈbæˈkwʊdz/
a remote and undeveloped area
From this reading Measured by the standard of civilized life, the result was not a success; but for the backwoods it was.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS THE CAMP OF THE INDIANS.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Measured by the standard of civilized life, the result was not a success; but for the backwoods it was.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
compensateverbUS /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/
adjust for
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
divisible by two
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS THE CAMP OF THE INDIANS.
start firing a weapon
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
a state of high honor
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS THE CAMP OF THE INDIANS.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS THE CAMP OF THE INDIANS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Measured by the standard of civilized life, the result was not a success; but for the backwoods it was.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Measured by the standard of civilized life, the result was not a success; but for the backwoods it was.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
engage in
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
MeasuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Measured by the standard of civilized life, the result was not a success; but for the backwoods it was.
Mellowtone
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From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS THE CAMP OF THE INDIANS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS THE CAMP OF THE INDIANS.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Measured by the standard of civilized life, the result was not a success; but for the backwoods it was.
not often
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
have in common
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Measured by the standard of civilized life, the result was not a success; but for the backwoods it was.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Measured by the standard of civilized life, the result was not a success; but for the backwoods it was.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS THE CAMP OF THE INDIANS.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
precisely as stated
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
someone who visits
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL FINDS THE CAMP OF THE INDIANS.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the fish were on the fire, I set the table in the best style that the contents of our meagre China closet would permit, for our distinguished visitor seldom honored us by taking a meal at the Castle, and I was anxious to make the best possible appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was certainly very glad to have Mr. Mellowtone go with me on the expedition after the Indians; but I did not exactly like to share the glory of the great deeds I expected to do even with him, though he was one of my best friends.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading However, I consoled myself with the reflection that his pleasant company would in part compensate me for the share of the glory he would appropriate.
