used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
in actual fact
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
any thing at all
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading “Isn’t that the place the blow gun and those poisoned arrows came from?” asked Tom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Isn’t that the place the blow gun and those poisoned arrows came from?” asked Tom.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
exhale hard
From this reading “Isn’t that the place the blow gun and those poisoned arrows came from?” asked Tom.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Isn’t that the place the blow gun and those poisoned arrows came from?” asked Tom.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
Demeraranoun
a light brown raw cane sugar from Guyana
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
divernounUS /ˈdaɪvər/
someone who works underwater
From this reading “Sure thing,” replied the diver.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
apart from; not including
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Isn’t that the place the blow gun and those poisoned arrows came from?” asked Tom.
GeorgetownnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒtaʊn/
a section of northwestern Washington, D.C.
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
the act of departing
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
GuiananounUS /ɡiˈɑːnə/
a geographical region of northeastern South America including Guyana and Surinam
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading “Isn’t that the place the blow gun and those poisoned arrows came from?” asked Tom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
I've
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From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
Isn't
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From this reading “Isn’t that the place the blow gun and those poisoned arrows came from?” asked Tom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
it's
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From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Isn’t that the place the blow gun and those poisoned arrows came from?” asked Tom.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading “Isn’t that the place the blow gun and those poisoned arrows came from?” asked Tom.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
Rawlins
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From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Sure thing,” replied the diver.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Sure thing,” replied the diver.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
a special situation
From this reading “Sure thing,” replied the diver.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Isn’t that the place the blow gun and those poisoned arrows came from?” asked Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
male cat
From this reading “Isn’t that the place the blow gun and those poisoned arrows came from?” asked Tom.
TrinidadnounUS /ˈtrɪnɪdæd/
an island in West Indies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rawlins assured them that in British Guiana they would find a far more interesting spot than Trinidad and the boys plied him with questions.
woefullyadverbUS /ˈwoʊfəli/
in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
but in spite of that
From this reading IN SOUTH AMERICA Although the two boys were woefully disappointed at not being able to see anything of Trinidad, yet the fact that they were going to Demerara and would actually have a chance to see something of South America more than made up for it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
you'll
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From this reading “I don’t know much about the country--except what I’ve read and been told--but I’ve been at Georgetown, or Demerara as it’s called, and you’ll find enough to keep you busy right there.”
