used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
(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 A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boats they used in Mizora for that purpose were mere cockle shells.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
cocklenounUS /ˈkɑːkəl/
common edible European bivalve
From this reading The boats they used in Mizora for that purpose were mere cockle shells.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
a female human offspring
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
your usual mood
From this reading The girl was of a venturesome disposition, and, with a number of others, had gone out rowing.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
a young female
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The girl was of a venturesome disposition, and, with a number of others, had gone out rowing.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
inauguraladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɔːɡərəl/
occurring at or characteristic of a formal investiture or induction
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The boats they used in Mizora for that purpose were mere cockle shells.
Mizora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The girl was of a venturesome disposition, and, with a number of others, had gone out rowing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The girl was of a venturesome disposition, and, with a number of others, had gone out rowing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The girl was of a venturesome disposition, and, with a number of others, had gone out rowing.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The boats they used in Mizora for that purpose were mere cockle shells.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading The girl was of a venturesome disposition, and, with a number of others, had gone out rowing.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading The boats they used in Mizora for that purpose were mere cockle shells.
unusual or striking
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
squallverbUS /skwɔːl/
make high-pitched, whiney noises
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boats they used in Mizora for that purpose were mere cockle shells.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The boats they used in Mizora for that purpose were mere cockle shells.
venturesomeadjectiveUS /ˈventʃərsəm/
disposed to venture or take risks
From this reading The girl was of a venturesome disposition, and, with a number of others, had gone out rowing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girl was of a venturesome disposition, and, with a number of others, had gone out rowing.
Wauna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boats they used in Mizora for that purpose were mere cockle shells.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A sudden squall arose from which all could have escaped, but the reckless daring of this young girl cost her her life.
belonging to which person
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not long after my conversation with Wauna, mentioned in the previous chapter, an event happened in Mizora of so singular and unexpected a character for that country that it requires a particular description.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I refer to the death of a young girl, the daughter of the Professor of Natural History in the National College, whose impressive inaugural ceremonies I had witnessed with so much gratification.
