used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And then, of course, there are the scandals," he added seductively.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Poppy agreed.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And then, of course, there are the scandals," he added seductively.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
Bramham
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From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading And then, of course, there are the scandals," he added seductively.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
command with authority
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
a young female
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then, of course, there are the scandals," he added seductively.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
jewel-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
take the midday meal
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
Mail-steamer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
NataladjectiveUS /ˈneɪtəl/
relating to or accompanying birth
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
PoppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
scandalsnounUS /ˈskændəlz/
plural of “scandal” — disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading And then, of course, there are the scandals," he added seductively.
seductivelyadverbUS /səˈdʌktɪvli/
in a tempting seductive manner
From this reading And then, of course, there are the scandals," he added seductively.
be seated
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
carry out
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then, of course, there are the scandals," he added seductively.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And then, of course, there are the scandals," he added seductively.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
arousing affect
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
which person or people
From this reading "Personally I like them; but _you_ look to me like a girl who wants rest, and to forget that there is such a place as Africa on the map."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Poppy sailed by one of the pleasant small lines that run direct between Natal and England without touching at East London or the Cape.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If it will amuse you," said Bramham, "to sit down with diamonds at breakfast, and diamonds-and-rubies-and-emeralds at lunch, and the whole jewel-box for dinner, take the Mail-steamer and go by the Cape.
