used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
ASTRONOMICALadjectiveUS /ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
From this reading COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
CARTERnounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
CartersnounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
plural of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
the organ of sight
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
a boy or man
From this reading COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was his own work and for his own interests.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was his own work and for his own interests.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
morallyadverbUS /ˈmɔːrəli/
with respect to moral principles
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was his own work and for his own interests.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
the possibility of future success
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
sketchedverbUS /sketʃt/
past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A prospect of flat peace and boundless prosperity is tiresome to the human eye.
TRAVELLERnounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
the act of testing something
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his own work and for his own interests.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I announce therefore with intellectual satisfaction that our Colonel is summoned to the trial of bidding good-bye to his wife, and undertaking a journey to Washington.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COLONEL CARTER MAKES AN ASTRONOMICAL EXPEDITION WITH A DANGEROUS FELLOW TRAVELLER.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was his own work and for his own interests.
produce a literary work
From this reading Although it is morally agreeable to think about the domestic happiness and innocence of the Carters, as sketched in a late chapter, there is danger that the subject might easily prove tiresome to the reader, and moreover it is difficult to write upon it.
