used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
aboriginesnounUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒəniz/
plural of “aborigine” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading This led to a pleasant conversation, during which he introduced us to his wife as being one of the aborigines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This led to a pleasant conversation, during which he introduced us to his wife as being one of the aborigines.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
closesnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading This led to a pleasant conversation, during which he introduced us to his wife as being one of the aborigines.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This led to a pleasant conversation, during which he introduced us to his wife as being one of the aborigines.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
fine-lookingadjective
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
FloridiannounUS /flɔːˈrɪdiən/
a native or resident of Florida
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
a man of refinement
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This led to a pleasant conversation, during which he introduced us to his wife as being one of the aborigines.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading This led to a pleasant conversation, during which he introduced us to his wife as being one of the aborigines.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading This led to a pleasant conversation, during which he introduced us to his wife as being one of the aborigines.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Pardon me.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This led to a pleasant conversation, during which he introduced us to his wife as being one of the aborigines.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Pardon me.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading This led to a pleasant conversation, during which he introduced us to his wife as being one of the aborigines.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
SEMINOLEnounUS /ˈsemɪnoʊl/
a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century
From this reading SUNBEAM, THE SEMINOLE.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
SUNBEAMnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading SUNBEAM, THE SEMINOLE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNBEAM, THE SEMINOLE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This led to a pleasant conversation, during which he introduced us to his wife as being one of the aborigines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
precisely as stated
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
at the time that
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I had concluded the recitation of the poem which closes the preceding chapter, a fine-looking gentleman sitting near us arose, and lifting his hat very gracefully, said:
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This led to a pleasant conversation, during which he introduced us to his wife as being one of the aborigines.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As a native Floridian, I have much enjoyed hearing you repeat that poem relating to my State."
