used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
accommodationsnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “accommodation” — making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE DYAKS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I think they are the pleasantest savages I have ever met," replied Louis.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
CUSTOMSnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE DYAKS.
having made preparations
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
DYAKS
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From this reading THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE DYAKS.
Eng
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From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
at any time
From this reading "I think they are the pleasantest savages I have ever met," replied Louis.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
how
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From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think they are the pleasantest savages I have ever met," replied Louis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading "I think they are the pleasantest savages I have ever met," replied Louis.
social deportment
From this reading THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE DYAKS.
matnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "I think they are the pleasantest savages I have ever met," replied Louis.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE DYAKS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
go across or through
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
pleasantest
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From this reading "I think they are the pleasantest savages I have ever met," replied Louis.
on the contrary
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I think they are the pleasantest savages I have ever met," replied Louis.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading "I think they are the pleasantest savages I have ever met," replied Louis.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
the state of being asleep
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANNERS AND CUSTOMS OF THE DYAKS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think they are the pleasantest savages I have ever met," replied Louis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They invited Mr. Eng to supper on board, and he passed the evening with them in the cabin.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading After seeing the sleeping accommodations of the Dyaks, consisting of a mat on a rather uneven floor, the Americans concluded to pass the night on board of the yacht.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You have seen the Dyaks at home now, young gentlemen; how do you like the looks of them?" asked the guest, after the meal had been disposed of.
