used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
speak to
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "They were good fellows, after all, madame.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "They were good fellows, after all, madame.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
boastfuladjectiveUS /ˈboʊstfəl/
exhibiting self-importance
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
childlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
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detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
fellow-Canadians
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From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "They were good fellows, after all, madame.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
set up or found
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
goddams
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From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "They were good fellows, after all, madame.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
lesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "They were good fellows, after all, madame.
Maitre
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From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
engage in
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
MARQUISnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading THE MARQUIS DE MONTCALM-GOZON DE ST.
martinetnoun
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
MONTCALM-GOZON
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From this reading THE MARQUIS DE MONTCALM-GOZON DE ST.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
not any; not one
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
without much difficulty
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
rebuffverbUS /rɪˈbʌf/
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
ST
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a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He insisted on hearing the story of our capture in detail, and seemed much more amused at the address of the Indians than distressed at our misfortune.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARQUIS DE MONTCALM-GOZON DE ST.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
VERAN
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From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
precisely as stated
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They were good fellows, after all, madame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading VERAN In Maitre Gabriel I found a type I could readily understand; he was very shrewd, very curious, with a passion for questioning, but so honest and childlike that he took no offence at any rebuff.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a thorough sailor, a martinet to his little crew, vain of his skill and boastful of his courage, and confident of the showing he and his fellow-Canadians would make against "les goddams," should they venture to appear.
