used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAMBODIA.--ITS CAPITAL AND KING.
eagerly desirous
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
CAMBODIAnounUS /ˌkæmˈboʊdiə/
a nation in southeastern Asia; was part of Indochina under French rule until 1946
From this reading CAMBODIA.--ITS CAPITAL AND KING.
CambodiannounUS /ˌkæmˈboʊdiən/
a native or inhabitant of Cambodia
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading CAMBODIA.--ITS CAPITAL AND KING.
permission to do something
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
set up or found
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
Fred
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From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
brought together in one place
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
a man of refinement
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CAMBODIA.--ITS CAPITAL AND KING.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading CAMBODIA.--ITS CAPITAL AND KING.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
little-knownadjective
unknown to most people
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
Panompin
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From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
with little or no delay
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was at leisure one evening after dinner, and, by mutual consent, the party gathered on the veranda in front of the hotel, and an hour was pleasantly passed in conversation regarding the little-known country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having studied ancient Cambodia, Frank and Fred were desirous of learning something of the modern country of that name.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
which person or people
From this reading At the hotel where they were stopping they found a gentleman who had recently been at Panompin, the Cambodian capital, and had spent sufficient time there to be able to give a good account of it.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As soon as he found that his young acquaintances were anxious to hear about Cambodia, he promptly consented to enlighten them.
