used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
in addition
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
apertures
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From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
conformingadjectiveUS /kənˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
dainties
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From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
the act of departing
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
dome-like
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From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
EskimonounUS /ˈeskəmoʊ/
a member of a people inhabiting the Arctic (northern Canada or Greenland or Alaska or eastern Siberia); the Algonquians called them Eskimo (“eaters of raw flesh”) but they call themselves the Inuit (“the people”)
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
fetidadjectiveUS /ˈfetəd/
offensively malodorous
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
yet to be or coming
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
inhalingverbUS /ˌɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “inhale” — draw deep into the lungs in by breathing
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
interiorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriərz/
plural of “interior” — the region that is inside of something
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
kashga
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From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
odorsnounUS /ˈoʊdərz/
plural of “odor” — any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
pavedadjectiveUS /peɪvd/
covered with a firm surface
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
Phil
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From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
smoke-holes
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From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, it was with a great sigh of relief and an eager inhaling of fresh air that he finally emerged from that fetid atmosphere.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Phil in the meantime had been amusing himself by climbing the dome-like roofs of the houses, and obtaining such glimpses as he might of their interiors through the smoke-holes.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading He never gazed long though, for the vile odors issuing from those apertures always drove him away after a single glance below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
at the time that
From this reading It was largely by thus conforming in a measure to the ways of the natives when with them that he had gained their confidence and acquired the popularity that paved the way for future usefulness.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS From long familiarity with such interiors as that of the kashga, and by a powerful exercise of will, the missionary was able to remain long after poor Phil had taken his departure, and also to partake of several of the Eskimo dainties already mentioned.
