used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few hours later, I was honoured by a most embarrassing request.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
Amazonian
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From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
for the reason that
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few hours later, I was honoured by a most embarrassing request.
coastguardnoun
a military service responsible for the safety of maritime traffic in coastal waters
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
diminutiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/
very small
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt many of my readers may think that such a request would not have embarrassed them.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
eludingnounUS /ɪˈluːdɪŋ/
the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading No doubt many of my readers may think that such a request would not have embarrassed them.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading A few hours later, I was honoured by a most embarrassing request.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours later, I was honoured by a most embarrassing request.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No doubt many of my readers may think that such a request would not have embarrassed them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading A few hours later, I was honoured by a most embarrassing request.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours later, I was honoured by a most embarrassing request.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A few hours later, I was honoured by a most embarrassing request.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few hours later, I was honoured by a most embarrassing request.
engage in
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
social deportment
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
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 No doubt many of my readers may think that such a request would not have embarrassed them.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading No doubt many of my readers may think that such a request would not have embarrassed them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A few hours later, I was honoured by a most embarrassing request.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
of an obscure nature
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt many of my readers may think that such a request would not have embarrassed them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading No doubt many of my readers may think that such a request would not have embarrassed them.
express the need or desire for
From this reading A few hours later, I was honoured by a most embarrassing request.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
express in words
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No doubt many of my readers may think that such a request would not have embarrassed them.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No doubt many of my readers may think that such a request would not have embarrassed them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading No doubt many of my readers may think that such a request would not have embarrassed them.
tickledverbUS /ˈtɪkəld/
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
someone who visits
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few hours later, I was honoured by a most embarrassing request.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The service required of me was to make a public speech, in which I was asked to give a slight account of the manners and customs of my own country, as well as the best explanation I could give of my journey hither, and my mode of eluding the coastguard.
which person or people
From this reading I say honoured, because the request was the outcome of a desire to pay due attention to a visitor who possessed a good passport to New Amazonian favour in that she took an intelligent interest in her surroundings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No doubt many of my readers may think that such a request would not have embarrassed them.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading If I add that my diminutive stature, curious appearance, and mysterious mode of arrival had somewhat tickled the national vein of curiosity, I shall not be far wrong.
