(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
citeverbUS /saɪt/
make reference to
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
a state at a particular time
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
true confidential information
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
having made preparations
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
Elwood
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From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
extractsnounUS /ˈekstrækts/
plural of “extract” — a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
set up or found
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
a single distinct event
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
a message received and understood
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
MANOA
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From this reading MARVELS OF MANOA.
MARVELSnounUS /ˈmɑːrvəlz/
plural of “marvel” — something that causes feelings of wonder
From this reading MARVELS OF MANOA.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARVELS OF MANOA.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
summariseverb
be a summary of
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
Templemore
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From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
Templemore's
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From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading * * * * * "I am able now to jot down some account of this strange place and its inhabitants, so far, at least, as my limited knowledge of its language and other means of information go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the following days Elwood and Templemore learned much of the strange land in which they found themselves; of its people, of their condition, and other details.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "The people seem to be amiable, fairly intelligent--considering, of course, that they know nothing of the great world outside--and generally well disposed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But, since to give every separate conversation, incident, or other means by which they gained their information, would be tedious, it will suffice to cite some extracts from Templemore's diary that summarise the knowledge then and subsequently obtained.
