used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARRIVAL IN CANADA: A FRIENDLY HOST APPLIES FOR A SITUATION.
anew
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
APPLIESverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading ARRIVAL IN CANADA: A FRIENDLY HOST APPLIES FOR A SITUATION.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ARRIVAL IN CANADA: A FRIENDLY HOST APPLIES FOR A SITUATION.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
aroused or activated
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
Britannia
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From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
BritonnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
CANADAnounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading ARRIVAL IN CANADA: A FRIENDLY HOST APPLIES FOR A SITUATION.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ARRIVAL IN CANADA: A FRIENDLY HOST APPLIES FOR A SITUATION.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading ARRIVAL IN CANADA: A FRIENDLY HOST APPLIES FOR A SITUATION.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
Ginsling
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From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
provoking horror
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading ARRIVAL IN CANADA: A FRIENDLY HOST APPLIES FOR A SITUATION.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARRIVAL IN CANADA: A FRIENDLY HOST APPLIES FOR A SITUATION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
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 The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
immediately past
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
move upward
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading ARRIVAL IN CANADA: A FRIENDLY HOST APPLIES FOR A SITUATION.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
stupornounUS /ˈstuːpər/
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He was at last aroused, and his first sensation was that he had a terrible pain in his head, a horrible thirst, and a certain vague realization that he heard the strains of "Rule Britannia."
in a violent manner
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
at the time that
From this reading It was a beautiful morning when the boat landed at the picturesque little Canadian town of L----.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, is not that strain enough to cause any true Briton to rise from the dead?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The first that Ashton knew of the arrival was when he was awakened from his drunken stupor by being violently shaken by Ginsling; and, as he gained consciousness, he heard that worthy saying, with a subdued voice: "Come, wake up, Ashton, for we are again on British soil.
