used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading After getting sufficiently thawed out, I gave a synopsis of my adventures.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After getting sufficiently thawed out, I gave a synopsis of my adventures.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading I ate heartily of bread and Irish pork, and drank tea raised in Brazil, called _matte_.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
beveragenounUS /ˈbevərɪdʒ/
any liquid suitable for drinking
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
BrazilnounUS /brəˈzɪl/
the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter
From this reading I ate heartily of bread and Irish pork, and drank tea raised in Brazil, called _matte_.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading I ate heartily of bread and Irish pork, and drank tea raised in Brazil, called _matte_.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The cook presently laid the table, and brought in supper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I ate heartily of bread and Irish pork, and drank tea raised in Brazil, called _matte_.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The cook presently laid the table, and brought in supper.
CountrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading I ate heartily of bread and Irish pork, and drank tea raised in Brazil, called _matte_.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading After getting sufficiently thawed out, I gave a synopsis of my adventures.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading After getting sufficiently thawed out, I gave a synopsis of my adventures.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
guanonounUS /ˈɡwɑːnoʊ/
the excrement of sea birds; used as fertilizer
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading I ate heartily of bread and Irish pork, and drank tea raised in Brazil, called _matte_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading After getting sufficiently thawed out, I gave a synopsis of my adventures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading I ate heartily of bread and Irish pork, and drank tea raised in Brazil, called _matte_.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
KillingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The cook presently laid the table, and brought in supper.
LoyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
mattenounUS /mæt/
a mixture of sulfides that forms when sulfide metal ores are smelted
From this reading I ate heartily of bread and Irish pork, and drank tea raised in Brazil, called _matte_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After getting sufficiently thawed out, I gave a synopsis of my adventures.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After getting sufficiently thawed out, I gave a synopsis of my adventures.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading I ate heartily of bread and Irish pork, and drank tea raised in Brazil, called _matte_.
PreparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
in the near future
From this reading The cook presently laid the table, and brought in supper.
bring forth or yield
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading I ate heartily of bread and Irish pork, and drank tea raised in Brazil, called _matte_.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading After getting sufficiently thawed out, I gave a synopsis of my adventures.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The cook presently laid the table, and brought in supper.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
synopsisnounUS /sɪˈnɑːpsɪs/
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
From this reading After getting sufficiently thawed out, I gave a synopsis of my adventures.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The cook presently laid the table, and brought in supper.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading I ate heartily of bread and Irish pork, and drank tea raised in Brazil, called _matte_.
thawedadjectiveUS /θɔːd/
no longer frozen solid
From this reading After getting sufficiently thawed out, I gave a synopsis of my adventures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
accept gladly
From this reading A civilized meal--A happy evening--A survey of the island--Preparation of guano--Preparations against invasion by the giants--A proposal to attack them--Loyalty and revenge--Killing time--Trouble in the settlement--A disagreeable situation--Arrival of vessels--Countrymen--A welcome by new friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It may not compare favorably with the produce of China, but to me it was a delicious beverage.
