used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
ABELnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
adaptableadjectiveUS /əˈdæptəbəl/
capable of adapting (of becoming or being made suitable) to a particular situation or use
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND MRS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading His neighbours, the Salters, who were hospitable and friendly, had lent him a hand to find his bearings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
an occurrence of something
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading His neighbours, the Salters, who were hospitable and friendly, had lent him a hand to find his bearings.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading His neighbours, the Salters, who were hospitable and friendly, had lent him a hand to find his bearings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His neighbours, the Salters, who were hospitable and friendly, had lent him a hand to find his bearings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His neighbours, the Salters, who were hospitable and friendly, had lent him a hand to find his bearings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading His neighbours, the Salters, who were hospitable and friendly, had lent him a hand to find his bearings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading His neighbours, the Salters, who were hospitable and friendly, had lent him a hand to find his bearings.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AND MRS.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading His neighbours, the Salters, who were hospitable and friendly, had lent him a hand to find his bearings.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
RangoonnounUS /ræŋˈɡuːn/
the capital and largest city of Myanmar; located in the south near the Irrawaddy river delta
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
Roscoe
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From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
SALTERnounUS /ˈsɔːltər/
someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
SaltersnounUS /ˈsɔːltərz/
plural of “salter” — someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods
From this reading His neighbours, the Salters, who were hospitable and friendly, had lent him a hand to find his bearings.
Shafto
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From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
be seated
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His neighbours, the Salters, who were hospitable and friendly, had lent him a hand to find his bearings.
which person or people
From this reading His neighbours, the Salters, who were hospitable and friendly, had lent him a hand to find his bearings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Occasionally, of an evening, he and Roscoe would stroll over there after dinner, and sit in the deep veranda discussing many matters with the master of the house.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ABEL SALTER Shafto had been six weeks in Rangoon and, thanks to his chums, was beginning to feel completely at home—as is sometimes the case with adaptable young people in a strange and fascinating country.
