used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
budgetnounUS /ˈbʌdʒɪt/
a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
From this reading He had enough to sober him, I thought, in his official budget.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
a person who is in charge
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
CHIEFSnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had enough to sober him, I thought, in his official budget.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
to an extreme degree
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
forknounUS /fɔːrk/
cutlery used for serving and eating food
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
set up or found
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had enough to sober him, I thought, in his official budget.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had enough to sober him, I thought, in his official budget.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And he was himself a man of no substance; his house the poorest in the village.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And he was himself a man of no substance; his house the poorest in the village.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
ingratiatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃieɪtɪŋ/
capable of winning favor
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And he was himself a man of no substance; his house the poorest in the village.
social deportment
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
not any; not one
From this reading And he was himself a man of no substance; his house the poorest in the village.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading He had enough to sober him, I thought, in his official budget.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And he was himself a man of no substance; his house the poorest in the village.
express in words
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
shoulderedadjectiveUS /ˈʃoʊldərd/
having shoulders or shoulders as specified; usually used as a combining form
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading He had enough to sober him, I thought, in his official budget.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading And he was himself a man of no substance; his house the poorest in the village.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
Taipi-Kikino
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From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
TAPUS
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From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had enough to sober him, I thought, in his official budget.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
the act of using
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading And he was himself a man of no substance; his house the poorest in the village.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CHIEFS AND TAPUS We used to admire exceedingly the bland and gallant manners of the chief called Taipi-Kikino.
at the time that
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
in or at the place that
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
a Caucasian
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An elegant guest at table, skilled in the use of knife and fork, a brave figure when he shouldered a gun and started for the woods after wild chickens, always serviceable, always ingratiating and gay, I would sometimes wonder where he found his cheerfulness.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading His expenses--for he was always seen attired in virgin white--must have by far exceeded his income of six dollars in the year, or say two shillings a month.
