used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
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 Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
advisorsnounUS /ædˈvaɪzərz/
plural of “advisor” — an expert who gives advice
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
Chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
opinion or judgment
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
many times at short intervals
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
gentleradjectiveUS /ˈdʒentlər/
comparative of “gentle” — soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
interpretersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətərz/
plural of “interpreter” — someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading Muro and Uraso were the interpreters.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
the force of workers available
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
Muro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Muro and Uraso were the interpreters.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
nudgedverbUS /nʌdʒd/
past form of “nudge” — to push against gently
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
PECULIARITIESnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
TRIBEnounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
Uraso
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Within the Chief's dwelling there was the most animated conversation indulged in by the Chief, Uraso and John, and to this number were added the Chief's brother, and a handsome man who was probably one of the Chief's principal advisors.
precisely as stated
From this reading George and Harry frequently nudged each other, as they caught the eyes of some of the native boys who were very attentive to the gentler sex.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
in or at the place that
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
which person or people
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading PECULIARITIES OF THE NATIVE TRIBE Within an hour the feast was ready, and the men in the open were already making merry with the maidens who prepared the meal.
a late time of life
From this reading The latter, by turns, told the Chief where they sailed from, and what their history had been for the past three years.
