used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They were almost equally surprised that, so far as they could tell, no search had been made for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were almost equally surprised that, so far as they could tell, no search had been made for her.
the act of breaking something
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
a young person of either sex
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They were almost equally surprised that, so far as they could tell, no search had been made for her.
travel across or pass over
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading They were almost equally surprised that, so far as they could tell, no search had been made for her.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
Fangati
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From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were almost equally surprised that, so far as they could tell, no search had been made for her.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were almost equally surprised that, so far as they could tell, no search had been made for her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
temporary military shelter
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
full of life and energy
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
for more time
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They were almost equally surprised that, so far as they could tell, no search had been made for her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
not any; not one
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading They were almost equally surprised that, so far as they could tell, no search had been made for her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were almost equally surprised that, so far as they could tell, no search had been made for her.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
express in words
From this reading They were almost equally surprised that, so far as they could tell, no search had been made for her.
tenableadjectiveUS /ˈtenəbəl/
based on sound reasoning or evidence
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading For some days they kept pretty close to the neighbourhood of the hut, in some fear that their possession of Fangati might turn to their disadvantage if the natives discovered her.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first they put this down to lack of strength, thinking that the child had the prudence not to attempt to cross the island until there was no risk of breaking down.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
at the time that
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ANOTHER BROWN FACE The girls were much surprised that Fangati seemed perfectly content to remain with them, and showed no disposition to return to her friends.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But in a few days, when Fangati was as vigorous and lively as a healthy young animal, this explanation was no longer tenable.
