used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two native porters were to carry them; and the party knew that the fish were a rarity in the town, and they were in season for the dinner of that day.
Achang
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From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
anchoredverbUS /ˈæŋkərd/
past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
subject to appointment
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
Blanchita
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From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
CalcuttanounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
CAMBODIAnounUS /ˌkæmˈboʊdiə/
a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Two native porters were to carry them; and the party knew that the fish were a rarity in the town, and they were in season for the dinner of that day.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
DelhinounUS /ˈdeli/
a city in north central India
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Two native porters were to carry them; and the party knew that the fish were a rarity in the town, and they were in season for the dinner of that day.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
set up or found
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
ice-chest
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From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Two native porters were to carry them; and the party knew that the fish were a rarity in the town, and they were in season for the dinner of that day.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
mooredverbUS /mʊrd/
past form of “moor” — secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Two native porters were to carry them; and the party knew that the fish were a rarity in the town, and they were in season for the dinner of that day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
overhauledverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːld/
past form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
PittsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pitt” — a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
portersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Two native porters were to carry them; and the party knew that the fish were a rarity in the town, and they were in season for the dinner of that day.
established beyond doubt
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
Rajahnoun
a prince or king in India
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
raritynounUS /ˈrerəti/
noteworthy scarcity
From this reading Two native porters were to carry them; and the party knew that the fish were a rarity in the town, and they were in season for the dinner of that day.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
SaigonnounUS /ˌsaɪˈɡɑːn/
a city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Two native porters were to carry them; and the party knew that the fish were a rarity in the town, and they were in season for the dinner of that day.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
at the time that
From this reading She proved to be the Delhi, from Calcutta; and it was ascertained when the party went on shore later, that she was to sail for Saigon the next day.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ON THE VOYAGE TO POINT CAMBODIA The Blanchita moored as usual in front of the town, while the steamer anchored in the river.
which person or people
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
belonging to which person
From this reading The first care of the cabin party was to send the fish to Rajah Brooke and two officers whose acquaintance they had made.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pitts overhauled the ice-chest, and found them in excellent condition; and Achang was appointed to be the bearer of them, with the compliments of the Americans, to the gentlemen who were to receive them.
