used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
(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 All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
arbitrationnounUS /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/
(law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
CigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
being one more than ten
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
divisible by two
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
set up or found
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
GALLIPOLI
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From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
brought together in one place
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
intoxicatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪŋ/
causing intoxication
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
full of life and energy
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
MaltanounUS /ˈmɔːltə/
a republic on the island of Malta in the Mediterranean; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1964
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
olivesnounUS /ˈɑːlɪvz/
plural of “olive” — small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In a few days the French began to put in an appearance, and the crowd in the streets was even more lively and picturesque than before.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
soldiers collectively
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
Valettanoun
the capital of Malta; located on the northeastern coast of the island
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
vendorsnounUS /ˈvendərz/
plural of “vendor” — someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cigars, too, are nowhere cheaper than in Malta, and as, unfortunately, spirits were equally low in price, the British soldier, small as was his daily rate of pay, found but little difficulty in intoxicating himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GALLIPOLI Every day brought fresh troops to Malta, until the brigade of Guards and eleven regiments of infantry of the line were gathered there.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The streets of Valetta were like a fair, crowded with soldiery chattering with the vendors of oranges, dates, olives, and apples.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All this time the great topic of discussion was whether matters would or would not come to the arbitration of war.
