used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I was an infant at that time; my little sister was not born.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was an infant at that time; my little sister was not born.
brought into existence
From this reading I was an infant at that time; my little sister was not born.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "My mother and my sister and I," he continued, "were sold into slavery.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
gleamedverbUS /ɡliːmd/
past form of “gleam” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
habitualadjectiveUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəl/
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
handicraftsnounUS /ˈhændikræfts/
plural of “handicraft” — a work produced by hand labor
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My mother and my sister and I," he continued, "were sold into slavery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading I was an infant at that time; my little sister was not born.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "My mother and my sister and I," he continued, "were sold into slavery.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was an infant at that time; my little sister was not born.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
MissionariesnounUS /ˈmɪʃəneriz/
plural of “missionary” — someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
a particular point in time
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "My mother and my sister and I," he continued, "were sold into slavery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My mother and my sister and I," he continued, "were sold into slavery.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was an infant at that time; my little sister was not born.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
quietudenoun
a state of peace and quiet
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
Radama
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From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "My mother and my sister and I," he continued, "were sold into slavery.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading "My mother and my sister and I," he continued, "were sold into slavery.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading "My mother and my sister and I," he continued, "were sold into slavery.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was an infant at that time; my little sister was not born.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I was an infant at that time; my little sister was not born.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The eyes of the guide gleamed for a moment, and his stern countenance flushed as he thus referred to the sorrows of his people, but by a strong effort he controlled his feelings, and his countenance resumed its habitual quietude.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
precisely as stated
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My mother and my sister and I," he continued, "were sold into slavery.
which person or people
From this reading My mother was a native lady, high in station, and a member of the court of King Radama the First, who was very favourable to Missionaries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My father was an English trader, skilled in many handicrafts, and a great favourite with the king, who fostered the Christian religion and helped those who came to teach us.
