used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
ANAM
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From this reading HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE.--FIRST SIGHTS AND SCENES IN ANAM.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE.--FIRST SIGHTS AND SCENES IN ANAM.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Doctor settled the question by deciding that the natural features of the country existed before the French came there, and, therefore, it was the duty of Frank to open the subject.
beginnernounUS /bɪˈɡɪnər/
someone new to a field or activity
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
of short duration or distance
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Doctor settled the question by deciding that the natural features of the country existed before the French came there, and, therefore, it was the duty of Frank to open the subject.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Doctor settled the question by deciding that the natural features of the country existed before the French came there, and, therefore, it was the duty of Frank to open the subject.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading The Doctor settled the question by deciding that the natural features of the country existed before the French came there, and, therefore, it was the duty of Frank to open the subject.
DESCRIPTIVEadjectiveUS /dɪˈskrɪptɪv/
serving to describe or inform or characterized by description
From this reading HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE.--FIRST SIGHTS AND SCENES IN ANAM.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Doctor settled the question by deciding that the natural features of the country existed before the French came there, and, therefore, it was the duty of Frank to open the subject.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The Doctor settled the question by deciding that the natural features of the country existed before the French came there, and, therefore, it was the duty of Frank to open the subject.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE.--FIRST SIGHTS AND SCENES IN ANAM.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
Fred
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From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
HISTORICALadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE.--FIRST SIGHTS AND SCENES IN ANAM.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE.--FIRST SIGHTS AND SCENES IN ANAM.
a message received and understood
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
immediately past
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
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 Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The Doctor settled the question by deciding that the natural features of the country existed before the French came there, and, therefore, it was the duty of Frank to open the subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The Doctor settled the question by deciding that the natural features of the country existed before the French came there, and, therefore, it was the duty of Frank to open the subject.
on the contrary
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
rejectionnounUS /rɪˈdʒekʃən/
the act of rejecting something
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE.--FIRST SIGHTS AND SCENES IN ANAM.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The Doctor settled the question by deciding that the natural features of the country existed before the French came there, and, therefore, it was the duty of Frank to open the subject.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
SIGHTSnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading HISTORICAL AND DESCRIPTIVE.--FIRST SIGHTS AND SCENES IN ANAM.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The Doctor settled the question by deciding that the natural features of the country existed before the French came there, and, therefore, it was the duty of Frank to open the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The Doctor settled the question by deciding that the natural features of the country existed before the French came there, and, therefore, it was the duty of Frank to open the subject.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
undertookverbUS /ˌʌndərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boys made a division of labor in looking up information about the country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
at the time that
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Frank was to find what he could concerning its natural features and extent, while Fred undertook to learn something about the French occupation, and the reasons that led to it.
which person or people
From this reading When they were ready, the essays were read to the Doctor for his approval or rejection; and there was a brief discussion to determine who should be first to read, or rather last, as each preferred not to be the beginner.
