used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
artificenounUS /ˈɑːrtəfɪs/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading On his breast gleamed several decorations awarded him by Governor-General Van Schouten.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading On his breast gleamed several decorations awarded him by Governor-General Van Schouten.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
Bulungan
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From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On his breast gleamed several decorations awarded him by Governor-General Van Schouten.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading It was the first time he had used them, and it was not vanity that inspired him to pin them on his coat.
coralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading On his breast gleamed several decorations awarded him by Governor-General Van Schouten.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first time he had used them, and it was not vanity that inspired him to pin them on his coat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
full-dressadjective
suitable for formal occasions
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading On his breast gleamed several decorations awarded him by Governor-General Van Schouten.
Governor-General
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From this reading On his breast gleamed several decorations awarded him by Governor-General Van Schouten.
GrossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
GROSS'SnounUS /ˈɡroʊsɪz/
possessive form of “gross” — twelve dozen
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his breast gleamed several decorations awarded him by Governor-General Van Schouten.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading It was the first time he had used them, and it was not vanity that inspired him to pin them on his coat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first time he had used them, and it was not vanity that inspired him to pin them on his coat.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
JavanounUS /ˈdʒɑːvə/
an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the first time he had used them, and it was not vanity that inspired him to pin them on his coat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading It was the first time he had used them, and it was not vanity that inspired him to pin them on his coat.
PLEDGEverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
Schouten
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From this reading On his breast gleamed several decorations awarded him by Governor-General Van Schouten.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading On his breast gleamed several decorations awarded him by Governor-General Van Schouten.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was the first time he had used them, and it was not vanity that inspired him to pin them on his coat.
thoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the first time he had used them, and it was not vanity that inspired him to pin them on his coat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He realized the importance of employing every artifice to impress the native mind favorably toward its new ruler.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It was the first time he had used them, and it was not vanity that inspired him to pin them on his coat.
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 On his breast gleamed several decorations awarded him by Governor-General Van Schouten.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading It was the first time he had used them, and it was not vanity that inspired him to pin them on his coat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
at the time that
From this reading PETER GROSS'S PLEDGE The afternoon sun was pouring its full strength on the coral highway to Bulungan when Peter Gross rode to the council.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was mounted on a thoroughbred that he had brought with him from Java, and was in full-dress uniform.
