used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My views are jaundiced; let them lie!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came, he saw, and we repaired to the club.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
a man of refinement
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came, he saw, and we repaired to the club.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
jaundicedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔːndɪst/
affected by jaundice which causes yellowing of skin etc
From this reading My views are jaundiced; let them lie!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading My views are jaundiced; let them lie!
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading My views are jaundiced; let them lie!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My views are jaundiced; let them lie!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
Nukualofa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading He came, he saw, and we repaired to the club.
cut with a saw
From this reading He came, he saw, and we repaired to the club.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
transport commercially
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
Tabunoun
a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading My views are jaundiced; let them lie!
in or at that place or location
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
TonganounUS /ˈtɑːnɡə/
a monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
unsympatheticadjectiveUS /ənˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
not sympathetic or disposed toward
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading My views are jaundiced; let them lie!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading He came, he saw, and we repaired to the club.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
which person or people
From this reading All I know is that in the island capital of Nukualofa there is a club, and from that club emerged a genial gentleman who, had I known what I know now, would never have set foot aboard the dream ship.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For me it was a place of tragedy, and as such remains with me to this day.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I fear this account of Tonga Tabu will be unsympathetic, and for that reason I would suggest the perusal of several excellent books on the subject.
