used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
(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 the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What wonder, then, that an Englishman should feel indisposed to work?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
Dahcok
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading What wonder, then, that an Englishman should feel indisposed to work?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
divisible by two
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading What wonder, then, that an Englishman should feel indisposed to work?
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
brought together in one place
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
an established custom
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading What wonder, then, that an Englishman should feel indisposed to work?
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
Kenyon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
Kenyons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
engage in
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
ninety-nineadjective
being one less than one hundred and nine more than ninety
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
many times at short intervals
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
revelverbUS /ˈrevəl/
take delight in
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What wonder, then, that an Englishman should feel indisposed to work?
SiamnounUS /saɪˈæm/
a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
in or at or to some place
From this reading For Siam is a country beautiful enough, but one where the sun has a bad habit of making it pretty often somewhere near ninety-nine in the shade.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What wonder, then, that an Englishman should feel indisposed to work?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What wonder, then, that an Englishman should feel indisposed to work?
in or at that place or location
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The natives revel in this, and grow strong and well, though it has a tendency to make even them a quiet, deliberate, and indolent people.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What wonder, then, that an Englishman should feel indisposed to work?
in or at the place that
From this reading MAKING PLANS It was pleasantly dusk and shady in Mr. Kenyon's museum, where the party had gathered, glad enough to get away from the glare of the sun after the exertions of the morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
which person or people
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading What wonder, then, that an Englishman should feel indisposed to work?
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading What wonder, then, that an Englishman should feel indisposed to work?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading All the same, there was not much idleness in the Kenyons' bungalow, for the merchant was an indefatigable business man, who had built up a fine business, at the same time finding time for gratifying his intense love for natural history, in which he had an energetic companion in the young doctor, who had been encouraged to settle at Dahcok by one of the kings.
