used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading My attempt to introduce the use of tables and chairs amongst the Quadrucos was not very successful.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
from appearances alone
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading My attempt to introduce the use of tables and chairs amongst the Quadrucos was not very successful.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
Australis
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From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
Azolta
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From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
a youthful male person
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading My attempt to introduce the use of tables and chairs amongst the Quadrucos was not very successful.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
coins made of gold
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
GoldminenounUS /ˈɡoʊldmaɪn/
a good source of something that is desired
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
herdedverbUS /ˈhɜːrdɪd/
past form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading My attempt to introduce the use of tables and chairs amongst the Quadrucos was not very successful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
JavanounUS /ˈdʒɑːvə/
an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
JunknounUS /dʒʌŋk/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
joined in matrimony
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
the force of workers available
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My attempt to introduce the use of tables and chairs amongst the Quadrucos was not very successful.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
PiratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
Proa
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From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
Quadrucos
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From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
only a very short time before
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But for the grief and anxiety occasioned me by Paul’s conduct I should now have been perfectly happy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading My attempt to introduce the use of tables and chairs amongst the Quadrucos was not very successful.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading My attempt to introduce the use of tables and chairs amongst the Quadrucos was not very successful.
Terra
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From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul attempts Flight--Another Pirate Junk--The Fight between the Junk and the Proa--An ancient Goldmine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
not known
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
the act of using
From this reading My attempt to introduce the use of tables and chairs amongst the Quadrucos was not very successful.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading As for Paul, apparently he had settled down to married life and forgotten his plan of sailing for Java, and bringing the Company’s men down to show them the gold and the fertile valley of the Quadrucos; but I felt quite sure that he meant to carry it out on the first opportunity.
precisely as stated
From this reading My attempt to introduce the use of tables and chairs amongst the Quadrucos was not very successful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
which person or people
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
Zolca
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From this reading With my bride Azolta, and my brother Zolca, and congenial work in the instruction of the people, I could scarcely realize that I was the man, who, as a boy, had been herded with mutineers, and put ashore to starve on the unknown land of Terra Australis.
