used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
Aleutnoun
a member of the people inhabiting the Aleutian Islands and southwestern Alaska
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
(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 Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
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 “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
set up or found
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
the act of departing
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
HUMILIATINGadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
LIEUTENANT'SnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
possessive form of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
MatthewsnounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
the force of workers available
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
of an obscure nature
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
not any; not one
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
on one occasion
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
Phil
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From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
pronounceverbUS /prəˈnaʊns/
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
an educational institution
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
school-teacher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
SergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
transport commercially
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
tremendouslyadverbUS /trəˈmendəsli/
extremely
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
(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 All of these extended a cordial hospitality, and promised that the lads should be well taken care of during their short stay, and shown all the sights.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
which person or people
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE THIRD LIEUTENANT’S HUMILIATING POSITION A throng of villagers were assembled on the beach to witness the landing of the boat, for in that distant community the arrival of a ship bringing news from the great world is an event of general interest.
people who are wounded
From this reading Every one knew Captain Matthews, and all wanted to shake hands with him; but he found time to present our lads to the principal men of the place, such as the government inspector, the company’s agent, the priest, and the doctor who has charge of the hospital in which all sick or wounded villagers are cared for free of expense to themselves.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “There is a drive going on now,” he said, in such perfect English as to surprise them; “and if you care to see it we must go at once.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A good-looking young Aleut, who was the possessor of such a tremendously long and mysterious name that neither Phil nor Serge dared try to pronounce it, was introduced to them as the school-teacher, and as there was no school at that season he at once offered to act as their guide.
