used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
make certain of
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
a person who is in charge
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading This intelligence was then imparted to the people, who received it with the greatest enthusiasm.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
destroyed or killed
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
highest in quality
From this reading This intelligence was then imparted to the people, who received it with the greatest enthusiasm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
Hutoton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading This intelligence was then imparted to the people, who received it with the greatest enthusiasm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading This intelligence was then imparted to the people, who received it with the greatest enthusiasm.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
judiciouslyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/
in a judicious manner
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
immediately past
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
go away from a place
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
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 RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading This intelligence was then imparted to the people, who received it with the greatest enthusiasm.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
sailings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
transport commercially
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This intelligence was then imparted to the people, who received it with the greatest enthusiasm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This intelligence was then imparted to the people, who received it with the greatest enthusiasm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading RESCUE ISLAND Orders had gone out to prepare to receive the visitors in true Hutoton style, but, in truth, the people did not need any urging.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
accept gladly
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
at the time that
From this reading The remembrance of the last visit, when the gifts were so judiciously distributed, was sufficient to assure a generous welcome.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
which person or people
From this reading This intelligence was then imparted to the people, who received it with the greatest enthusiasm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was out of the question to leave that night, and John felt it to be a duty to cultivate their acquaintance, and confer with the chief magistrate about starting the people at work gathering the native products.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading John announced that within a month it was proposed to establish regular sailings between that port and Wonder Island, which would enable them to get supplies and ship their products each week.
