132
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From this reading 41 "YOU ARE NEAR ENOUGH, CAPTAIN" 99 THE BOAT ROSE GRACEFULLY ON THE BILLOWS 132 "BUT WHERE IS FELIX?"
161
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From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
267
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285
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From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
329
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From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
342
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41
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99
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
BELGRAVE
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From this reading BELGRAVE?"
BILLOWSnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
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Blanche
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BLOSSOMverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading 41 "YOU ARE NEAR ENOUGH, CAPTAIN" 99 THE BOAT ROSE GRACEFULLY ON THE BILLOWS 132 "BUT WHERE IS FELIX?"
BORNEOnounUS /ˈbɔːrnioʊ/
3rd largest island in the world; in the western Pacific to the north of Java; largely covered by dense jungle and rain forest; part of the Malay Archipelago
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 41 "YOU ARE NEAR ENOUGH, CAPTAIN" 99 THE BOAT ROSE GRACEFULLY ON THE BILLOWS 132 "BUT WHERE IS FELIX?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
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CHINAnounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading DEMANDED MRS.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading 41 "YOU ARE NEAR ENOUGH, CAPTAIN" 99 THE BOAT ROSE GRACEFULLY ON THE BILLOWS 132 "BUT WHERE IS FELIX?"
EXPLORERSnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
FELIX
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FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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FORE-SHEETS
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From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
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a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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GRACEFULLYadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading 41 "YOU ARE NEAR ENOUGH, CAPTAIN" 99 THE BOAT ROSE GRACEFULLY ON THE BILLOWS 132 "BUT WHERE IS FELIX?"
Guardian-Mother
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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HUNTERSnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
ILLUSTRATIONSnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
LEAPnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
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United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
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produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
MANILAnounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
a form of address for a man
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a form of address for a married woman
From this reading DEMANDED MRS.
NATIVESnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
near in time or place or relationship
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north-western
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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PEKIN
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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 BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
rajahship
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From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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SarawaknounUS /ˈserəwɑːk/
the largest state in Malaysia; located on the northwest of the island of Borneo
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
the act of firing a projectile
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place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
TEMPLESnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
in or at that place or location
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
TOBACCOnounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
VIGOROUSadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE WALLS AND TEMPLES OF PEKIN 342 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS "YOUR FIRST SHOT, LOUIS," SAID SCOTT _Frontispiece_ PAGE "WHAT HAVE YOU GOT THERE, MR.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE WALLS AND TEMPLES OF PEKIN 342 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS "YOUR FIRST SHOT, LOUIS," SAID SCOTT _Frontispiece_ PAGE "WHAT HAVE YOU GOT THERE, MR.
in or at the place that
From this reading 41 "YOU ARE NEAR ENOUGH, CAPTAIN" 99 THE BOAT ROSE GRACEFULLY ON THE BILLOWS 132 "BUT WHERE IS FELIX?"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE WALLS AND TEMPLES OF PEKIN 342 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS "YOUR FIRST SHOT, LOUIS," SAID SCOTT _Frontispiece_ PAGE "WHAT HAVE YOU GOT THERE, MR.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading BLOSSOM, 161 SHE MADE A VIGOROUS LEAP INTO THE FORE-SHEETS, 267 NATIVES PREPARING TOBACCO IN MANILA 285 TEMPLE AND GARDEN IN CHINA 329 FOUR YOUNG EXPLORERS THE BORNEO HUNTERS AND EXPLORERS The Guardian-Mother, attended by the Blanche, had conveyed the tourists, in their voyage all over the world, to Sarawak, the capital of a rajahship on the north-western coast of the island of Borneo.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE WALLS AND TEMPLES OF PEKIN 342 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS "YOUR FIRST SHOT, LOUIS," SAID SCOTT _Frontispiece_ PAGE "WHAT HAVE YOU GOT THERE, MR.
