used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading These tradesmen consider a buyer, who does not bargain for his purchase, a brainless creature to be despised.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
brainlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪnlɪs/
not using intelligence
From this reading These tradesmen consider a buyer, who does not bargain for his purchase, a brainless creature to be despised.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
buyernounUS /ˈbaɪər/
a person who buys
From this reading These tradesmen consider a buyer, who does not bargain for his purchase, a brainless creature to be despised.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
deem to be
From this reading These tradesmen consider a buyer, who does not bargain for his purchase, a brainless creature to be despised.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading These tradesmen consider a buyer, who does not bargain for his purchase, a brainless creature to be despised.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading These tradesmen consider a buyer, who does not bargain for his purchase, a brainless creature to be despised.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These tradesmen consider a buyer, who does not bargain for his purchase, a brainless creature to be despised.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
for a limitless time
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These tradesmen consider a buyer, who does not bargain for his purchase, a brainless creature to be despised.
home-friends
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
obstructverbUS /əbˈstrʌkt/
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading These tradesmen consider a buyer, who does not bargain for his purchase, a brainless creature to be despised.
one of four equal parts
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
sea-breezes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/
-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
shopsnounUS /ʃɑːps/
plural of “shop” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
souvenirsnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪrz/
plural of “souvenir” — something of sentimental value
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
tradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading These tradesmen consider a buyer, who does not bargain for his purchase, a brainless creature to be despised.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The heat was, of course, tropical; but that was tempered by sea-breezes forever blowing from one direction or another, and as the island is not too mountainous to obstruct these breezes, one can always find relief from the warmth of the sunshine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The climate of this the largest of the islands of the West Indies, was as perfect as climate can be.
at the time that
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
in or at the place that
From this reading The streets, where the best shops are located, are a busy sight, indeed, especially during tourists’ season, when crowds of visitors are eagerly selecting souvenirs for home-friends.
which person or people
From this reading These tradesmen consider a buyer, who does not bargain for his purchase, a brainless creature to be despised.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading In fact, one must offer the merchant just about one quarter of the price asked first if he wishes to win esteem and admiration from the native.
