used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
ascertainingverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
CAPTAIN'SnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER NINETEEN.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
CONTRIVANCESnounUS /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/
plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
DISPLAYnounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
the act of departing
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
ISLEnounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
most important element
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
NINETEENnounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading CHAPTER NINETEEN.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
Poloe
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From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
productionsnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “production” — the act or process of producing something
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
SHOOTINGnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A SHOOTING TRIP TO PARADISE ISLE, AND FURTHER DISPLAY OF THE CAPTAIN'S CONTRIVANCES.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading After going over the main island of Poloe as a united party, and ascertaining its size, productions, and general features, the Captain told them they might now do as they pleased.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While our explorers were thus reduced to a state of forced inaction as regarded the main object of their expedition, they did not by any means waste their time in idleness.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
zealouslyadverbUS /ˈziːləsli/
in a zealous manner
From this reading On the contrary, each of the party went zealously to work in the way that was most suitable to his inclination.
