used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After these exercises were finished in the afternoon, a couple of hours were spent upon the island.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading After these exercises were finished in the afternoon, a couple of hours were spent upon the island.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
AGITATORSnounUS /ˈædʒɪteɪtərz/
plural of “agitator” — one who agitates; a political troublemaker
From this reading FINLAND AND THE AGITATORS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FINLAND AND THE AGITATORS.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading After these exercises were finished in the afternoon, a couple of hours were spent upon the island.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading After these exercises were finished in the afternoon, a couple of hours were spent upon the island.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading After these exercises were finished in the afternoon, a couple of hours were spent upon the island.
FINLANDnounUS /ˈfɪnlænd/
republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917
From this reading FINLAND AND THE AGITATORS.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
brought together in one place
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading After these exercises were finished in the afternoon, a couple of hours were spent upon the island.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
seamennounUS /ˈsiːmən/
plural of “seaman” — a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
ship'snounUS /ʃɪps/
possessive form of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading After these exercises were finished in the afternoon, a couple of hours were spent upon the island.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINLAND AND THE AGITATORS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading After these exercises were finished in the afternoon, a couple of hours were spent upon the island.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After these exercises were finished in the afternoon, a couple of hours were spent upon the island.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The religious services were held on shore, in the shade of a pleasant grove, and the Bible classes gathered in favored spots chosen by the teachers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day which followed the excited meeting of officers and seamen on the island was Sunday, and the agitation of the subject which disturbed the ship's company in a measure ceased.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Little groups gathered together to walk, or to engage in conversation, while single ones, here and there, enjoyed their own thoughts.
