used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Hockley was still absent, and the others asked no questions concerning him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
(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 VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
any person at all
From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
any thing at all
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Hockley was still absent, and the others asked no questions concerning him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Hockley was still absent, and the others asked no questions concerning him.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
don't
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From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hockley was still absent, and the others asked no questions concerning him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
Hockley
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From this reading Hockley was still absent, and the others asked no questions concerning him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
take the midday meal
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
not any; not one
From this reading Hockley was still absent, and the others asked no questions concerning him.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
others
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From this reading Hockley was still absent, and the others asked no questions concerning him.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Hockley was still absent, and the others asked no questions concerning him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
without much difficulty
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
semi-circle
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From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
not in physical motion
From this reading Hockley was still absent, and the others asked no questions concerning him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
SupposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The professor hung up his map and sat on a chair before it, and the lads drew up camp chairs in a semi-circle before him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
VENEZUELAnounUS /ˌvenɪzˈweɪlə/
a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
at the time that
From this reading VENEZUELA, PAST AND PRESENT “Supposing we now look at that map of Venezuela and learn a little about the history of the country,” said Professor Strong, immediately after the lunch hour and when all was quiet on board the steamer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “We can get in a corner of the cabin, and I don’t think anybody will disturb us.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ordinarily the boys would not have taken to anything in the shape of a lecture, but they were anxious to know something more of the locality they were to visit, and so all readily agreed to follow Professor Strong to the nook he had selected.
