used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
acquirementnoun
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading And I am sure you will consent to allow me the occasional use of it."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading And I am sure you will consent to allow me the occasional use of it."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
permission to do something
From this reading And I am sure you will consent to allow me the occasional use of it."
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
a man of refinement
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
hastenverbUS /ˈheɪsən/
act or move at high speed
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
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 He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And I am sure you will consent to allow me the occasional use of it."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading And I am sure you will consent to allow me the occasional use of it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
Somers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And I am sure you will consent to allow me the occasional use of it."
confined on all sides
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
the act of testing something
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
the act of using
From this reading And I am sure you will consent to allow me the occasional use of it."
precisely as stated
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
(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 "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was surrounded by the members of the Rambler Club, and the hearty expressions, appreciative of his kindness, which poured from the boys' lips must have been very gratifying.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And I am sure you will consent to allow me the occasional use of it."
Wingate
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From this reading A TRIAL TRIP The extraordinary appearance of Nat Wingate was, of course, observed by Mr. Somers, but the gentleman did not have his curiosity immediately gratified.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading He explained that the mysterious letter had been written by his chief clerk, and further told them that for a long time he had contemplated the purchase of a motor boat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I thought, boys," he added, "that it might be well to hasten its acquirement, in order to afford you the opportunity for a safe and pleasant trip.
