take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
(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 Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Not bad, either.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Grateful Indian, by W.H.G. Kingston.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
collectionsnounUS /kəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “collection” — several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
containsverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
being one more than seven
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
one or the other of two
From this reading Not bad, either.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading The Grateful Indian, by W.H.G. Kingston.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The Grateful Indian, by W.H.G. Kingston.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The Grateful Indian, by W.H.G. Kingston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Grateful Indian, by W.H.G. Kingston.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading The Grateful Indian, by W.H.G. Kingston.
lady-writers
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From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
immediately past
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
nauticaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːtəkəl/
relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not bad, either.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
an educational institution
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
sectionsnounUS /ˈsekʃənz/
plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
not in physical motion
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Grateful Indian, by W.H.G. Kingston.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
literature in metrical form
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading The Grateful Indian, by W.H.G. Kingston.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
at the time that
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Of the other five sections, three are nautical short stories by Kingston, while the other two are excellent stories by lady-writers, not all that usual at the date of publication.
Wilbraham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of these we would particularly commend "An Adventure on the Black Mountain", by Frances Wilbraham.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This quite short book contains eight sections, of which the last three are collections of verse written by Kingston, including one collection of verse written when he was still at school.
