used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading What can you do there, young fellow, 'cept go fishing?
cept
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From this reading What can you do there, young fellow, 'cept go fishing?
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
cocktailnounUS /ˈkɑːkteɪl/
a short mixed drink
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
darnverbUS /dɑːrn/
repair by sewing
From this reading Why, darn the Virgin Isles!
didn't
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From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What can you do there, young fellow, 'cept go fishing?
DutchmannounUS /ˈdʌtʃmən/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
else
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From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
a boy or man
From this reading What can you do there, young fellow, 'cept go fishing?
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading What can you do there, young fellow, 'cept go fishing?
usually; as a rule
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
a man of refinement
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
a person of German nationality
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading What can you do there, young fellow, 'cept go fishing?
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
gulpverbUS /ɡʌlp/
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
IslesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
Juby
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From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
a form of address for a man
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
and nothing more
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
spatverbUS /spæt/
come down like raindrops
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
swallowingverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
in or at that place or location
From this reading What can you do there, young fellow, 'cept go fishing?
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
except if; if not
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading "The Virgin Isles," exclaimed one of these acquaintances as he spat on the ground after swallowing his cocktail at a gulp, "the Virgin Isles!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What can you do there, young fellow, 'cept go fishing?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That is, unless you are a Dane or else a Dutchman "--by which he meant a German--"then you might trade a bit."
which person or people
From this reading But here Mr. Juby, who didn't quite approve of his new client being called "young fellow," explained that he was a gentleman who had neither come to settle nor travel, but only to see the place generally.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, darn the Virgin Isles!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What can you do there, young fellow, 'cept go fishing?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading What can you do there, young fellow, 'cept go fishing?
