used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING CRY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
eagerly desirous
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Won’t we stop at any points in Mexico?” asked Oliver.
any thing at all
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Won’t we stop at any points in Mexico?” asked Oliver.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Won’t we stop at any points in Mexico?” asked Oliver.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
Champerico
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From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
without stop or interruption
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A STARTLING CRY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Won’t we stop at any points in Mexico?” asked Oliver.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
Libertad
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From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
engage in
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading “Won’t we stop at any points in Mexico?” asked Oliver.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I think not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading “Won’t we stop at any points in Mexico?” asked Oliver.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “Won’t we stop at any points in Mexico?” asked Oliver.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
with speed
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
refrain from harming
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING CRY.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading “Won’t we stop at any points in Mexico?” asked Oliver.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think not.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
an act of traveling by water
From this reading Captain Morris is anxious to make the voyage as quickly as possible, for he thinks he can get a good return cargo.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Won’t we stop at any points in Mexico?” asked Oliver.
Won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Won’t we stop at any points in Mexico?” asked Oliver.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If we had the time to spare I wouldn’t like anything better than to stop at La Libertad, Champerico, and the rest of the towns,” continued Oliver; “I love to see strange places.”
