used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
BangkoknounUS /bæŋˈkɑːk/
the capital and largest city and chief port of Thailand; a leading city in southeastern Asia; noted for Buddhist architecture
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
Bronson
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From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
ELEPHANTnounUS /ˈeləfənt/
five-toed pachyderm
From this reading THE WHITE ELEPHANT.--VISIT TO THE SECOND KING OF SIAM.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
Fred
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From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE WHITE ELEPHANT.--VISIT TO THE SECOND KING OF SIAM.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
held or filled or in use
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WHITE ELEPHANT.--VISIT TO THE SECOND KING OF SIAM.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
a large and stately mansion
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE WHITE ELEPHANT.--VISIT TO THE SECOND KING OF SIAM.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
SIAMnounUS /saɪˈæm/
a country of southeastern Asia that extends southward along the Isthmus of Kra to the Malay Peninsula
From this reading THE WHITE ELEPHANT.--VISIT TO THE SECOND KING OF SIAM.
SiamesenounUS /ˌsaɪəˈmiːz/
a branch of the Tai languages
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
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 Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
express in words
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHITE ELEPHANT.--VISIT TO THE SECOND KING OF SIAM.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred sat by his side and gave occasional hints about the story, and made sure that nothing they had seen was omitted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WHITE ELEPHANT.--VISIT TO THE SECOND KING OF SIAM.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE WHITE ELEPHANT.--VISIT TO THE SECOND KING OF SIAM.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The time that Doctor Bronson passed in the presence of the king was utilized by the boys in a visit to the stables of the famous white elephants of the royal palace of Bangkok.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
at the time that
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE WHITE ELEPHANT.--VISIT TO THE SECOND KING OF SIAM.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Our friends," said he, "will want to know everything we can tell them about the white elephants."
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the Doctor was busy in the evening with his account of the presentation to the king, Frank occupied himself in putting on paper his experiences among the animals that are held in such reverence by the Siamese.
