used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
(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 The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
almirah
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From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
according with custom or propriety
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
brought into existence
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
BungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
Dixon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
Dâk
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From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
firmly closed or secured
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
Geoffrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
Jeffie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
held dear
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
joined in matrimony
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
mateyadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪti/
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
mildewed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
mosquitonounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
Mota
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
querulousadjectiveUS /ˈkwerələs/
habitually complaining
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
rat-hunted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
Rochfort
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From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
Roifles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
SmithsnounUS /smɪθs/
plural of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
spongeverbUS /spʌndʒ/
wipe with a sponge, so as to clean or moisten
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
carry out
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
toothlessadjectiveUS /ˈtuːθləs/
lacking teeth
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As for the Smiths, all three had fastened their affections upon "Jeffie" as they called him; he played tennis with the boys, and taught them to box, and suffered Mota to take photographs, and learn to print them.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
accept gladly
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
which person or people
From this reading The guest was made warmly welcome by "the Miss," or Mrs. Dixon, who assured him, that "all her born days she loved the Army!"
belonging to which person
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Major Rochfort had not much difficulty in persuading his friend to abandon the Dâk Bungalow, and take up his quarters with him; and Geoffrey parted without regret from the mildewed, rat-hunted chamber, and toothless old matey--whose dishes were invariably seasoned with a "dirty cloth" taste!
writing-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he beheld his belongings installed in a large comfortably furnished room, containing a cot draped with snowy mosquito curtains, a writing-table, and an almirah, he asked himself the question, "Am _I_ too becoming a sponge?"
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Sure, an' wasn't I reared in the service, and married into the Roifles," she announced in a high querulous key, "and it does me heart good, to be in the same house with two fine soldiers, like the Major, and yourself."
