used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
Blas
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From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
a youthful male person
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
brought together in one place
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
a young female
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
and nothing more
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
Nalig-Nad
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From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
the local environment
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
potentatenounUS /ˈpoʊtənteɪt/
a ruler who is unconstrained by law
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
San
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From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the king’s feet were the same pretty boy and girl I had seen on my first presentation to the potentate.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
squatted
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From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
tunics
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From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SACRIFICE The elaborate preparations made for our “judgment” were certainly flattering; but we were in no mood to appreciate the mocking attentions of the San Blas.
in or at the place that
From this reading Our guards led us through the close ranks of these spectators to a clear place near the center, where King Nalig-Nad sat upon a bench with a score of his favorite green chiefs ranged just behind him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The open space of the enclosure in front of the palace was filled with a crowd of silent Indians, so many being present that we knew they must have gathered from all parts of the territory.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading At the sides of this interesting group several women, all of whom had green in their tunics, squatted upon the ground.
