used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How large is it, Captain?" asked Louis.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
BANGKOKnounUS /bæŋˈkɑːk/
the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
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 A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
CochinnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪn/
Asian breed of large fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
HASTYadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
How
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From this reading "How large is it, Captain?" asked Louis.
huntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a large city."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a large city."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading "How large is it, Captain?" asked Louis.
take the midday meal
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
Ringgold
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From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A HASTY GLANCE AT BANGKOK While the carpenter and the second officer were busy making a place for the large map of Cochin China, the returned hunters from Borneo were invited to the cabin of the commander.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They were pleased with the change of scene from the mud and water of their week in Borneo; though they felt that they would like to go there for another week--not more than that--at another time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "After lunch you will visit the city of Bangkok, and spend the afternoon there; for you ought to see the place, as you are here," said Captain Ringgold.
