used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
adornmentnounUS /əˈdɔːrnmənt/
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
in addition
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But where are the Korinos?" asked George.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "But where are the Korinos?" asked George.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
Brightly-coloredadjective
having a bright color
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But where are the Korinos?" asked George.
a person who is in charge
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
gotten under control
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading True, they had disappeared.
fabricsnounUS /ˈfæbrɪks/
plural of “fabric” — artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
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 "But where are the Korinos?" asked George.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
Korinos
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From this reading "But where are the Korinos?" asked George.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
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 Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
NATIVESnounUS /ˈneɪtɪvz/
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True, they had disappeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
trinketsnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkəts/
plural of “trinket” — cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading RETURN OF THE NATIVES Several of the packages left at the landing place, contained numerous trinkets, and articles of personal adornment, such as the natives adored.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, they had disappeared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John was gratified to learn, an hour or two after the Chief returned, that the latter had given orders to the villagers to prepare a feast for the visitors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
in or at the place that
From this reading "But where are the Korinos?" asked George.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Brightly-colored fabrics, made at the factory on Wonder Island were also among the many articles, which had been intended to be used as presents.
