used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
Ambonese
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From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
ASSISTANTnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
assistant's
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From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The “Residentee” is awaiting our pleasure, he informs us.
batiknounUS /bəˈtiːk/
a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
for the reason that
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
coquettishness
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From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
flirtverbUS /flɜːrt/
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading The “Residentee” is awaiting our pleasure, he informs us.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The “Residentee” is awaiting our pleasure, he informs us.
NAUTILUSnounUS /ˈnɔːtələs/
a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The “Residentee” is awaiting our pleasure, he informs us.
a course of conduct
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The “Residentee” is awaiting our pleasure, he informs us.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
recurring again and again
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
Residentee
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From this reading The “Residentee” is awaiting our pleasure, he informs us.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
express in words
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
scrapesnounUS /skreɪps/
plural of “scrape” — a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
shrinkings
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From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
the rays of the sun
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
turbannounUS /ˈtɜːrbən/
a traditional Muslim headdress consisting of a long scarf wrapped around the head
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
precisely as stated
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His trousers are very short, though whether by design or because of repeated shrinkings, I am not prepared to say.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On his head he wears a batik turban one corner of which seems to flirt with us in feminine coquettishness as he bows and scrapes.
a Caucasian
From this reading At the door of the assistant’s office we are greeted by an obsequious Ambonese in regulation white.
whitewashedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃt/
coated with whitewash
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ASSISTANT AND THE NAUTILUS The whitewashed buildings of the government headquarters reflect the sunlight with an intolerable glare as we swing up the path from the road.
