used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But your savage is a suspicious man.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading If he sees you mean well, and that you are not afraid of him, he can be to you a very sincere friend indeed.
amenableadjectiveUS /əˈmenəbəl/
disposed or willing to conform
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
Antonio
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From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
ascendencynounUS /əˈsendənsi/
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he sees you mean well, and that you are not afraid of him, he can be to you a very sincere friend indeed.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If he sees you mean well, and that you are not afraid of him, he can be to you a very sincere friend indeed.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
an opposing military force
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
foolingadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪŋ/
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading If he sees you mean well, and that you are not afraid of him, he can be to you a very sincere friend indeed.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading If he sees you mean well, and that you are not afraid of him, he can be to you a very sincere friend indeed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
KOH-I-NOOR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But your savage is a suspicious man.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading If he sees you mean well, and that you are not afraid of him, he can be to you a very sincere friend indeed.
the force of workers available
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
and nothing more
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
PEARLnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
unusual or striking
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading But your savage is a suspicious man.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
express in words
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading If he sees you mean well, and that you are not afraid of him, he can be to you a very sincere friend indeed.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading But your savage is a suspicious man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
precisely as stated
From this reading If he sees you mean well, and that you are not afraid of him, he can be to you a very sincere friend indeed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If he sees you mean well, and that you are not afraid of him, he can be to you a very sincere friend indeed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
which person or people
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It only goes to prove that the wildest men in the world are amenable to kindness, so long as it is sincere.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If he thinks you are but playing with or fooling him, he will become your enemy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _THE KOH-I-NOOR PEARL_ The ascendency which not only Antonio, but his two mates, to say nothing of our young heroes, had gained over the king and the savages who dwelt on this beautiful island, in two months’ time, was truly remarkable.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But your savage is a suspicious man.
