used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
for the reason that
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
being joined in close association
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
EMERSONnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
at any time
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
Ker
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From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
go away from a place
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
the force of workers available
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
not any; not one
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
established beyond doubt
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
SyrianounUS /ˈsɪriə/
an Asian republic in the Middle East at the east end of the Mediterranean; site of some of the world's most ancient centers of civilization
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I regretted to leave the _Syria_ chiefly because I had grown to thoroughly appreciate the character of my captain, and to enjoy the many talks we had on subjects connected with the sea and matters relating to seamen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
at the time that
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
which person or people
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading When I had arrived home, Captain Ker, the superintendent, asked me why I had not stayed on the coast, to which I replied that no man bade me do so.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “One meets now and then with polished men, who know everything.”--EMERSON.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He was an exceptional man, as his after career has proved, but he was not liked by every one, and for the matter of that, what man worth his salt ever is?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Then you will go out in the _African_ as a passenger,” he retorted, “and relieve Mr. Owen.”
