used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
(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 In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
APEMAMA
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From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
move towards
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
conceivableadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːvəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
a state at a particular time
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
courtlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrtli/
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
one or the other of two
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
EQUATORnounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
FOUNDATIONnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
intrenching
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From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
islesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
most important element
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
not any; not one
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
not divisible by two
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
on the contrary
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
rejectverbUS /rɪˈdʒekt/
refuse to accept or acknowledge
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
scrutiniseverb
to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
SeasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
try to get or reach
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
suitornounUS /ˈsuːtər/
a man who courts a woman
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
Tembinok
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From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had a favour to seek; we must approach in the proper courtly attitude of a suitor; and must either please him or fail in the main purpose of our voyage.
a Caucasian
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE KING OF APEMAMA: FOUNDATION OF EQUATOR TOWN Our first sight of Tembinok' was a matter of concern, almost alarm, to my whole party.
wicketnounUS /ˈwɪkət/
cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading But Apemama is a close island, lying there in the sea with closed doors; the king himself, like a vigilant officer, ready at the wicket to scrutinise and reject intrenching visitors.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was our wish to land and live in Apemama, and see more near at hand the odd character of the man and the odd (or rather ancient) condition of his island.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In all other isles of the South Seas a white man may land with his chest, and set up house for a lifetime, if he choose, and if he have the money or the trade; no hindrance is conceivable.
