used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a little while Robinson began to speak to him, and to try to teach him things.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
anew
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In a little while Robinson began to speak to him, and to try to teach him things.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then he taught him the meaning of ‘Yes,’ and ‘No,’ and to call Robinson, ‘Master.’
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading At the same time he made every kind of sign of gratitude and submission.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
set up or found
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
FRIDAYnounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading At the same time he made every kind of sign of gratitude and submission.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
provoking horror
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
HOW
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From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading At the same time he made every kind of sign of gratitude and submission.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a little while Robinson began to speak to him, and to try to teach him things.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the same time he made every kind of sign of gratitude and submission.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Then he taught him the meaning of ‘Yes,’ and ‘No,’ and to call Robinson, ‘Master.’
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Then he taught him the meaning of ‘Yes,’ and ‘No,’ and to call Robinson, ‘Master.’
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
not any; not one
From this reading Then he taught him the meaning of ‘Yes,’ and ‘No,’ and to call Robinson, ‘Master.’
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
ROBINSONnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
Robinson'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənsənz/
possessive form of “robinson” — English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time he made every kind of sign of gratitude and submission.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading At the same time he made every kind of sign of gratitude and submission.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
express in speech
From this reading In a little while Robinson began to speak to him, and to try to teach him things.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading At the same time he made every kind of sign of gratitude and submission.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Then he taught him the meaning of ‘Yes,’ and ‘No,’ and to call Robinson, ‘Master.’
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading In a little while Robinson began to speak to him, and to try to teach him things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he taught him the meaning of ‘Yes,’ and ‘No,’ and to call Robinson, ‘Master.’
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading In a little while Robinson began to speak to him, and to try to teach him things.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time he made every kind of sign of gratitude and submission.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
TRAINEDadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading In a little while Robinson began to speak to him, and to try to teach him things.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
waked
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From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
at the time that
From this reading First, he made him understand that his name was to be ‘Friday,’ (that being the day of the week when Robinson had saved him from a horrible death).
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In a little while Robinson began to speak to him, and to try to teach him things.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOW ROBINSON TRAINED FRIDAY Whilst the man slept, Robinson went out to milk his goats, at which work the savage, having waked in about half an hour, found him, and running up, threw himself on the ground near Robinson’s feet, one of which he again raised as before, and placed on his head.
an affirmative
From this reading Then he taught him the meaning of ‘Yes,’ and ‘No,’ and to call Robinson, ‘Master.’
