used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He refused to accept a penny, but all the others received about four dollars apiece.
consider or hold as true
From this reading He refused to accept a penny, but all the others received about four dollars apiece.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
(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 Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading He refused to accept a penny, but all the others received about four dollars apiece.
ArchipelagonounUS /ˌɑːrkəˈpeləɡoʊ/
a group of many islands in a large body of water
From this reading The money was all in silver, as it is all over India and the Archipelago for general use.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The money was all in silver, as it is all over India and the Archipelago for general use.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
Blanchita
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From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
crocodilesnounUS /ˈkrɑːkədaɪlz/
plural of “crocodile” — large voracious aquatic reptile having a long snout with massive jaws and sharp teeth and a body covered with bony plates; of sluggish tropical waters
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What to do with it was the next question.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He refused to accept a penny, but all the others received about four dollars apiece.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
Felix
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From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He refused to accept a penny, but all the others received about four dollars apiece.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The money was all in silver, as it is all over India and the Archipelago for general use.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading The money was all in silver, as it is all over India and the Archipelago for general use.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The money was all in silver, as it is all over India and the Archipelago for general use.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
Louis'snounUS /ˈluːɪsɪz/
possessive form of “louis” — United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
engage in
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading What to do with it was the next question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
others
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From this reading He refused to accept a penny, but all the others received about four dollars apiece.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The money was all in silver, as it is all over India and the Archipelago for general use.
the local environment
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
pennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading He refused to accept a penny, but all the others received about four dollars apiece.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
pursernounUS /ˈpɜːrsər/
an officer aboard a ship who keeps accounts and attends to the passengers' welfare
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading What to do with it was the next question.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He refused to accept a penny, but all the others received about four dollars apiece.
SADONG
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From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
have in common
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
transport commercially
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The money was all in silver, as it is all over India and the Archipelago for general use.
SIMUJAN
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From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Louis's advice was asked for, and he promptly suggested that it should be divided into ten parts, and a share given to all but himself; and this was done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
the act of using
From this reading The money was all in silver, as it is all over India and the Archipelago for general use.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What to do with it was the next question.
which person or people
From this reading THE VOYAGE UP THE SADONG TO SIMUJAN The money received for the heads of the crocodiles was in the hands of Felix, who was the clerk of the captain on board the ship, and it was proper to make him purser of the Blanchita.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What to do with it was the next question.
