used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FROM MADRAS TO CALCUTTA.--THE TEMPLE AND CAR OF JUGGERNAUT.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "The captain says we are to stop at Pooree," the youth exclaimed; "and Pooree is another name for Juggernaut."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The captain says we are to stop at Pooree," the youth exclaimed; "and Pooree is another name for Juggernaut."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
Bronson
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From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
CALCUTTAnounUS /ˌkælˈkʌtə/
the largest city in India and one of the largest cities in the world; located in eastern India; suffers from poverty and overcrowding
From this reading FROM MADRAS TO CALCUTTA.--THE TEMPLE AND CAR OF JUGGERNAUT.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading FROM MADRAS TO CALCUTTA.--THE TEMPLE AND CAR OF JUGGERNAUT.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
without stop or interruption
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "The captain says we are to stop at Pooree," the youth exclaimed; "and Pooree is another name for Juggernaut."
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FROM MADRAS TO CALCUTTA.--THE TEMPLE AND CAR OF JUGGERNAUT.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The captain says we are to stop at Pooree," the youth exclaimed; "and Pooree is another name for Juggernaut."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
JUGGERNAUTnounUS /ˈdʒʌɡərnɔːt/
a massive inexorable force that seems to crush everything in its way
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the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
MADRASnounUS /ˈmædrəs/
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
From this reading FROM MADRAS TO CALCUTTA.--THE TEMPLE AND CAR OF JUGGERNAUT.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FROM MADRAS TO CALCUTTA.--THE TEMPLE AND CAR OF JUGGERNAUT.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
Pooree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The captain says we are to stop at Pooree," the youth exclaimed; "and Pooree is another name for Juggernaut."
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
portsnounUS /pɔːrts/
plural of “port” — a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "The captain says we are to stop at Pooree," the youth exclaimed; "and Pooree is another name for Juggernaut."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
transport commercially
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
express in words
From this reading Frank asked what the place was, and on learning its name he immediately went to Doctor Bronson to tell the good news.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading FROM MADRAS TO CALCUTTA.--THE TEMPLE AND CAR OF JUGGERNAUT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FROM MADRAS TO CALCUTTA.--THE TEMPLE AND CAR OF JUGGERNAUT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FROM MADRAS TO CALCUTTA.--THE TEMPLE AND CAR OF JUGGERNAUT.
having come into contact
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The captain says we are to stop at Pooree," the youth exclaimed; "and Pooree is another name for Juggernaut."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
in or at the place that
From this reading From Madras the steamer continued her course up the coast, and touched at two or three ports, where the boys went on shore and wandered for a few hours about the towns and villages; but they did not find much to interest them after what they had already seen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As they returned from one of these excursions the captain of the ship informed them that he had an interesting piece of intelligence to convey, as he was about to stop at a port which was not on the regular programme.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "The captain says we are to stop at Pooree," the youth exclaimed; "and Pooree is another name for Juggernaut."
