used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
ABSINTHEnounUS /ˈæbsɪnθ/
aromatic herb of temperate Eurasia and North Africa having a bitter taste used in making the liqueur absinthe
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
accumulateverbUS /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/
get or gather together
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
administerverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
(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 BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
in addition
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
DepartmentsnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
take in liquids
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
move gently or carefully
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
divisible by two
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
the head of a state government
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
gunboatnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊt/
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
JavanounUS /ˈdʒɑːvə/
an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
larcenynounUS /ˈlɑːrsəni/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
the force of workers available
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
not any; not one
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
held or filled or in use
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
PhilippinesnounUS /ˈfɪləpiːnz/
a republic on the Philippine Islands; achieved independence from the United States in 1946
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
on the contrary
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
republic'snounUS /riˈpʌblɪks/
possessive form of “republic” — a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
be seated
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
TahitinounUS /təˈhiːti/
an island in the south Pacific; the most important island in French Polynesia; made famous by Robert Louis Stevenson and Paul Gauguin
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
carry out
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
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 Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Besides a regiment of soldiers and a gunboat or two, it takes something over half a thousand officials to administer the affairs of dreamy Tahiti.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
which person or people
From this reading BY THE ABSINTHE ROUTE The French islands of the South Pacific perform satisfactorily the regulation duty of all the other of that republic's tropical colonies--that of furnishing a retreat for a governor, secretary, judge and three or four other high officials during such time as they may require to accumulate fortunes sufficient to permit them to return to Paris and ease for a good portion, if not all the rest, of their lives; also for a small army of minor officials who have no chance to accumulate enough to take them to Paris.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Departments which in India, Java or even the Philippines would be handled by two or three men, with enough time over for morning horseback rides and tennis or cricket in the evenings, are here in the hands of a substantial mob.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There are about a half dozen cases of petty larceny, and the same number of battery, a year, but the bench is occupied by close to half a score of august judges.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading These latter young gentlemen work--or rather sit at desks--six hours a day, drink absinthe six hours, and dream absinthe dreams the remainder of the twenty-four.
