used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
AlgiersnounUS /ælˈdʒɪrz/
an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He will roam the coast in the character of an itinerant Christian physician, a dervish of the art of healing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Now comes his resignation from the post at Algiers and his appearance in a new rôle.
architecturenounUS /ˈɑːrkətektʃər/
an architectural product or work
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading He will roam the coast in the character of an itinerant Christian physician, a dervish of the art of healing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now comes his resignation from the post at Algiers and his appearance in a new rôle.
for the reason that
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
Bruce'snounUS /ˈbruːsəz/
possessive form of “bruce” — Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
a period of 100 years
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He will roam the coast in the character of an itinerant Christian physician, a dervish of the art of healing.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading He will roam the coast in the character of an itinerant Christian physician, a dervish of the art of healing.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading He will roam the coast in the character of an itinerant Christian physician, a dervish of the art of healing.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Now comes his resignation from the post at Algiers and his appearance in a new rôle.
consulnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəl/
a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
recognizable; marked
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
dervishnounUS /ˈdɜːrvɪʃ/
an ascetic Muslim monk; a member of an order noted for devotional exercises involving bodily movements
From this reading He will roam the coast in the character of an itinerant Christian physician, a dervish of the art of healing.
Dey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
exquisiteadjectiveUS /ˈekskwəzət/
intense or sharp
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
the organ of sight
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now comes his resignation from the post at Algiers and his appearance in a new rôle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
healingnounUS /ˈhiːlɪŋ/
the natural process by which the body repairs itself
From this reading He will roam the coast in the character of an itinerant Christian physician, a dervish of the art of healing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
itinerantnounUS /aɪˈtɪnərənt/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading He will roam the coast in the character of an itinerant Christian physician, a dervish of the art of healing.
jackals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
engage in
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
make reference to
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Now comes his resignation from the post at Algiers and his appearance in a new rôle.
not any; not one
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now comes his resignation from the post at Algiers and his appearance in a new rôle.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
passportnounUS /ˈpæspɔːrt/
any authorization to pass or go somewhere
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He will roam the coast in the character of an itinerant Christian physician, a dervish of the art of healing.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Now comes his resignation from the post at Algiers and his appearance in a new rôle.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He will roam the coast in the character of an itinerant Christian physician, a dervish of the art of healing.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
ruinsnounUS /ˈruːənz/
plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
rôle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now comes his resignation from the post at Algiers and his appearance in a new rôle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
slavers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
a male human offspring
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
that is looked for
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken the post of Algiers, not because he sought the haven of political office, but because he hoped to make his position a passport to North Africa.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
which person or people
From this reading History does not record what Mr. Pitt did or said on this occasion, but it does mention that the tall consul who annoyed the Dey of Algiers by looking him squarely in the eye decided to waste no more time among these uninteresting sea jackals and slavers.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He will roam the coast in the character of an itinerant Christian physician, a dervish of the art of healing.
the words that are spoken
From this reading There were Roman ruins about, in Bruce’s own words “the large and magnificent remains of ruined architecture ... of exquisite elegance and perfection” and Bruce was a true son of a century that went in for ruins and elegance.
