used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VOYAGE ON THE TRANSPORT--A STORM AT SEA--ARRIVAL IN MANILA.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
any thing at all
From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
Archie
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From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE VOYAGE ON THE TRANSPORT--A STORM AT SEA--ARRIVAL IN MANILA.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE VOYAGE ON THE TRANSPORT--A STORM AT SEA--ARRIVAL IN MANILA.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
BuntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
give a description of
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
EnterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
HonolulunounUS /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/
the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VOYAGE ON THE TRANSPORT--A STORM AT SEA--ARRIVAL IN MANILA.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
the act of departing
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
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 THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
MANILAnounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading THE VOYAGE ON THE TRANSPORT--A STORM AT SEA--ARRIVAL IN MANILA.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE VOYAGE ON THE TRANSPORT--A STORM AT SEA--ARRIVAL IN MANILA.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE VOYAGE ON THE TRANSPORT--A STORM AT SEA--ARRIVAL IN MANILA.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
be seated
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE VOYAGE ON THE TRANSPORT--A STORM AT SEA--ARRIVAL IN MANILA.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOYAGE ON THE TRANSPORT--A STORM AT SEA--ARRIVAL IN MANILA.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
TRANSPORTnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading THE VOYAGE ON THE TRANSPORT--A STORM AT SEA--ARRIVAL IN MANILA.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading THE VOYAGE ON THE TRANSPORT--A STORM AT SEA--ARRIVAL IN MANILA.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
wasn't
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From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE transport did not remain long at Honolulu, and before leaving Archie had several things which he wanted to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would have been surprised had he observed the enthusiasm with which this letter was read in the Enterprise office a month later.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He wasn’t sure whether this was anything that Mr. Van Bunting would care to print, but he decided to send it on, anyhow.
produce a literary work
From this reading In the first place, he felt that he ought to write the story of his experiences so far, and send it to Mr. Van Bunting; so he did sit down and describe in detail his experiences at cleaning vegetables on board the Pacific liner.
